2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door C63 AMG Sedan

The letters A, M and G don't hold special meaning for most people. Say them to a Mercedes-Benz fan, though, and you're sure to elicit a smile – or an evil grin. AMG began in 1967 as a racing and tuning firm specializing in high-performance versions of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Forty years later, AMG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz and the in-house tuner for the automaker's highest-performing vehicles. Based on Mercedes-Benz' least expensive model, the C-Class, the 2009 C63 AMG represents the most accessibly priced AMG-tuned vehicle available. Despite its "affordability," the C63 AMG offers all the performance one would expect of a vehicle bearing the AMG name.

You'll Like This Car If...	You May Not Like This Car If...
You'll like the 2009 C63 AMG if you want an eminently capable sports sedan but also appreciate the luxury and refinement associated with the Mercedes brand. Fans of performance cars who can't justify an impractical coupe will find a more civilized, livable driving experience with the C63 AMG.	You may not like the 2009 C63 AMG if driving comfort tops your list of priorities. The performance-focused suspension of C63 AMG takes a toll, albeit not a huge one, on ride quality.

For the 2009 model year, the C63 AMG can be equipped with a P30 AMG Performance package that includes an alcantara steering wheel, composite brakes and a locking rear differential.