While some might feel the C63's interior is not that much different from a standard C-Class cabin, it does have unique seats, instruments and steering wheel. Buyers could also choose from a wealth of options including Luxury Climate Control, Comand Media, phone pre-wiring, digital radio, reversing camera and various safety systems.
Can you tell this is the Black Series?
Not all of the safety systems are liked by owners, who feel they can interfere with the driving experience and detract from their enjoyment of the C63. However, it's worth looking for a car with the reversing camera as the high boot line can make parking in tighter spaces a hassle.
Leather upholstery is standard in all C63s and generally wears well. The only bit that doesn't is the driver's outer seat bolster that gets rubbed as the driver climbs in and out of the car. It's easy to repair and you should budget for this. Also check the electric seat adjustment works as it should as it's been known to fail.
Listen out for any cracks or pops from the body of the car as you drive along. This may happen in cars fitted with a panoramic sunroof and seems to be a trait rather than a real worry that is due to flex in the rear panels around the boot. It can also be alleviated by lubricating the seals around the panoramic sunroof.
PHer's view:
"I've installed a 64GB memory card with my entire music collection, and I'm pleased with the whole entertainment/navigation system, although most times I prefer just to listen to the engine noise!"
Julian Clifton-Thompson