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New Docklands, VIC, 3008

2019 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S

$114,990

Ex Govt Charges*

Odometer 21,000 km

Body type Convertible

Fuel Petrol - Premium Ulp

Transmission Sports Automatic

Vehicle Overview

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The Mercedes-AMG C63 S Cabriolet combines the compact proportions of the C-Class with the character of a serious performance car and the added appeal of open-air touring. Finished in Iridium Silver, this 2019 example has travelled 21,000 km and presents a distinctive alternative to conventional executive convertibles, pairing a four-seat cabin with a hand-built 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 and rear-wheel drive.

Its mechanical package is built around strong, immediate performance. The V8 produces 375kW and 700Nm, while the Sports Automatic transmission provides a broad spread of ratios and steering-wheel-mounted shift control. Rear-wheel drive preserves the traditional AMG balance and gives the C63 S a more engaging character, while electronic damper suspension, active traction control and an electric locking differential are specified to help manage the available performance. The listed ceramic brakes, sports exhaust and 19-inch alloy wheels further reinforce its performance focus.

Despite that ability, the Cabriolet is not narrowly focused. The soft power roof changes the car’s character at the press of a button, allowing the occupants to experience the engine note and surroundings more directly. Nappa leather seats, heated front seats, memory adjustment, adjustable lumbar support and dual-zone automatic climate control give the cabin the comfort expected of a Mercedes-AMG grand tourer. Ambient lighting, privacy glass and heated, power-folding mirrors add useful everyday refinement.

The technology specification is similarly comprehensive for a car of this type. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provide familiar smartphone integration, supported by Bluetooth connectivity, wireless device charging, GPS navigation, digital radio and a 13-speaker stereo. A digital instrument cluster and head-up display help keep key information in the driver’s line of sight, while selectable drive modes allow the car’s responses to be tailored to the conditions and the driver’s preferences.

Safety and convenience equipment includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, brake assist, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring and active blind-spot assist. A reversing camera, parking sensors, graphical parking assistance and automatic parking assist help reduce the effort involved in tight spaces. Active rollover protection and electronic stability control are particularly relevant to a high-performance convertible, adding another layer of reassurance when the roof is lowered.

4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine
375kW and 700Nm
Sports Automatic transmission with nine gears
Rear-wheel drive
Four-seat convertible body
Soft power roof and Nappa leather interior
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and head-up display
Adaptive cruise control and advanced driver assistance systems

With its low recorded kilometres, charismatic V8 power and unusually broad equipment specification, this C63 AMG S Cabriolet occupies an appealing middle ground between an everyday luxury car and an occasion-focused performance machine. It offers the practicality of four seats and modern connectivity, yet retains the mechanical theatre and open-air character that make a performance convertible distinctive.

Other highlights include Powertrain: Petrol - Premium ULP; Drive train: Rear Wheel Drive; Engine or motor: Petrol - Premium ULP Twin Turbo Intercooled, 4.0L.