The notion that the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S is merely an ordinary car is wrong on so many levels. By itself, the performance sedan->ke142 already packs quite a punch to the tune of 503 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. But that’s just all Mercedes.->ke187 So what happens to the AMG C 63 S->ke1593 when the noted Mercedes tuner enters the picture? Well, all hell breaks loose.

On one hand, the results are to be expected. There’s more carbon fiber, more power, and a whole lot more details thrown in for good measure. It even has a new feature called “Coming Home,” which I’ll expound on after the jump. Rest assured, everything about this program is top-class. That’s the kind of reputation Brabus->ke368 has built over the years and there’s no reason to expect anything less.

This Brabus-tuned C 63 AMG will make its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.->ke228 The event kicks off on March 3, 2016, but as early as now, I already know that a lot of people will be crowding the German tuner’s booth to take a close look at this beautiful AMG C 63 S.

Continue reading to learn more about the Mercedes-AMG C63 S By Brabus.

Exterior

Brabus dug deep into its customary bag of tricks to dress up the exterior of the AMG C 63 S. The usual array of carbon fiber body components are all there, including the front fender vents, side mirrors and air intake surrounds. There’s also a front spoiler that was installed for downforce purposes. A rear carbon fiber spoiler plays the role of its counterpart. A carbon fiber diffuser also found its way into the back of the sedan, framing the finishers of the stainless steel exhaust system that Brabus is offering as an optional acquisition.

Rounding out the exterior modifications is a new set of 20-inch wheels that come from the tuner’s personal collection. Two different wheel designs will be showcased in Geneva, one of which is the five-spoke Monoblock T wheels that have its own inlaid carbon-look elements. The other wheel option is the Monoblock F wheels, which we’ve seen Brabus offer in some of its past programs. Whatever the wheels, the tuner is offering to have them shod in a choice of either Continental, Pirelli, or Yokohama tires.

Interior

The interior of the car looks as sexy as ever, thanks in large part to a predominantly black leather theme that’s complemented by black Alcantara with anti-slip properties and the bright yellow leather trim on the seats, steering wheel, door handles, and floor mats. The contrast yellow stitching is a particular highlight as it brings a much desired visual pop to the cabin.

Some carbon bits sealed with high-gloss piano lacquer can also be found in the interior, specifically on the instrument panel, center console, and door panels. Aluminum pedals finish off the upgrades on this section of the AMG C 63 S.

Drivetrain

True to its reputation, the German tuner developed a unique performance upgrade on the AMG C 63 S, dubbed the PowerXtra B40S - 650.” The kit is made up of a pair of turbochargers with larger compressors, new core assemblies, and reinforced axial bearings. There’s also an engine-specific ECU remap to improve the fuel-injection and ignition systems of the V-8. The result is an improvement of 140 horsepower and 80 pound-feet of torque over the engine’s standard output of 510 horsepower and 524 pound-feet of torque.

Do the math and that adds up to 650 horsepower and 604 pound-feet of torque for the road-conquering four-door. All that power is mated to a standard seven-speed automatic transmission. All together, the results are enough to propel the AMG C 63 S from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.7 seconds – two-tenths of a second quicker than the standard model’s 3.9-second run to 62 mph. Top speed is limited to 186 mph, although if you’ve just taken out an insurance policy, you can be particularly frisky and avail of the option to bump that top speed up to 200 mph.

Safety

The blueprint of this program wouldn’t be complete without modifications made to the sedan’s suspension system. How else would it be able to accommodate all the aero and performance upgrades that are a part of the program. Brabus addressed this by developing a specially tuned height-adjustable Bilstein coilover suspension to ensure that its handling characteristics remain in tip-top condition. The rebound and compression rates of the gas-pressure shocks have also been customized to one of 10 settings.

Prices

Brabus has not announced the price for this particular program, although past projects of similar ilk traditionally cost somewhere in the mid five digits. If you’re interested in getting the specific number, you can contact Brabus directly to get the quote. The good news is that the program falls under a three-year/62,000-mile warranty.

Here's another bit of happy news. Those who own the wagon version of the AMG C 63 S can also avail of this program. The bad news? That model isn't available in the U.S., to which we say "Boo."

Competition

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG by McChip

Back in 2015, another noted Mercedes tuner revealed its own program for the Mercedes C 63 AMG sedan. That tuner was McChip-DKR and its kit was made up of a comprehensive body kit, a new set of wheels, a new suspension setup, and an engine suspension module. The aero kit came with a host of components, including carbon fiber front splitters, side mirrors, hood, wings, side skirts, and front and rear bumpers. A new set of 19-inch OZ-Racing Superleggera wheels, a KW Clubsport suspension, and high-performance brake discs and pads were also part of the program.

Under the hood of C 63 AMG, McChip performed an engine modification program that had an adapted software, an enlarged engine oil cooler, water pump, and improved manifold pressure through increased air suction, and a blower. All these upgrades helped the tuner squeeze 830 horsepower out of the sedan. The only caveat about this kit is that it was developed for the AMG C 63 S’s predecessor. But other than that, it still packed a very mean and aggressive punch.

Read our full review here.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 by Vath

This program is a more direct competitor since it also involves the new AMG C 63. Unlike Brabus, Vath didn’t offer a lot of changes to the sedan’s exterior and interior. The former only received a new set of 20-inch wheels while the latter received little else other than the traditional set of aluminum pedals, and black velour floor mats. The latter did come with the tuner’s logo embroidered in them, so that’s a win, right?

Vath more than made up for the lack of exterior and interior upgrades by giving the sedan a significant power bump. The tuner performed an engine remap on the car’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine and installed a new cooling system to help bring the AMG C 63 S’s power to 609 horsepower and 698 pound-feet of torque. With these changes to the V-8 mill, Vath was able to improve the sedan’s top speed to 199 mph while also dropping its 0-to-60 mph time to just 3.6 seconds.

Read our full review here.

Conclusion

I suppose there’s really no need to point out the impressive nature of this program. Brabus always does things like this and very rarely does it fail to live up to its reputation. This program for the AMG C 63 S is yet another example why the German tuner is regarded as one of the best Mercedes technicians in the business. There are no ‘ifs’ or ‘buts’ about it because what you get from Brabus is nothing short of the best. That's the way it's always been and this one is no different.