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Monster · 01-28-2008, 12:34 AM

I didn't expect the C63 to be priced this low, for once a MB is the cheapest car in its segment. At $139,500, it is $25,000 cheaper than RS4 sedan and $17,500 less than the M3 coupe. And finally we get the C63 estate, even if it is a special order only car.

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MERCEDES-BENZ made headlines in July last year when it launched its bigger, sexier and sharper new W204-series C-class sedan range here with a $1500-lower starting price, and now the hallowed German brand looks set to continue the redesigned model’s value statement with the bullocking new C63 AMG range-topper.

Available here in March, the 6.2-litre V8-powered C-class flagship will carry a pricetag of $139,500 – far less than anticipated and a huge $21,000 lower than the model it replaces, the supercharged 270kW C55 AMG sedan.

Despite offering a seven-speed AMG Speedshift Plus automatic transmission with shift paddles as standard and class-leading 336kW/600Nm power and torque figures, the C63 AMG’s sub-$140,000 sticker price is also precisely $25,000 cheaper than Audi’s blistering RS4 sedan manual ($164,500) and $17,500 less than BMW’s new M3 coupe manual ($157,000).

Mercedes’ higher sales volume ambitions, as a result of lower pricing, means the petrol V6-powered C350 is unlikely to become available here, leaving the C320 diesel as the non-AMG C-class flagship. The C63 AMG Estate is also expected to arrive later this year, by special order only.

From http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...2573DB001284B4

Just_me · 01-28-2008, 01:32 AM

but what's the price for 4-door M3? afterall that's the price for M3 Coupe.

Monster · 01-28-2008, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

but what's the price for 4-door M3? afterall that's the price for M3 Coupe.

We will know when the M3 sedan arrives to Australia in a few months time.

Just_me · 01-28-2008, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by monster

We will know when the M3 sedan arrives to Australia in a few months time.

Ok, in Sweden C63 cost more than M3 Coupé but not by much. 4-door M3 is slightly cheaper than M3 Coupé. And RS4 is the most expensive car in this group.

Monster · 01-28-2008, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

Ok, in Sweden C63 cost more than M3 Coupé but not by much. 4-door M3 is slightly cheaper than M3 Coupé. And RS4 is the most expensive car in this group.

Interesting, does the MB and the RS4 come fully loaded with standard equipments? Here in Australia these cars come fully loaded with everything

Just_me · 01-28-2008, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by monster

Interesting, does the MB and the RS4 come fully loaded with standard equipments? Here in Australia these cars come fully loaded with everything

I think RS4 has much options standard but there is also an extra option list if you want to add some more. These three germans doesnt come cheap

Mr. Mercedes · 01-28-2008, 06:48 AM

WOW that certainly is some sharp pricing for the C63. MB Australia seems to be lifting its act a bit lately.

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