ROAD TEST
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The C63 S Coupé comes equipped with Mercedes’ older Comand
infotainment set-up, only with a new 10.25in display replacingthe old 8.4in unit, and a high-resolution 12.3in digital cockpit
instead of traditional analogue dials.
Satellite navigation, DAB radio, Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto are all included as standard, although the software itself is
beginning to show its age. Maps aren’t quite as detailed as they
are on newer systems, and there’s a more noticeable amount of
lag when switching between menus – particularly on start up.
That said, the new 12.3in digital cockpit is clear and easy to
read and easily customisable thanks to touch-sensitive thumb
pads on the steering wheel.
Our test car came equipped with the £2595 Premium Plus
package, which, among features such as a 360deg surround-
view parking camera and panoramic glass sunroof, adds an
excellent Burmester surround sound system. Not that you’ll tire
of the V8 soundtrack, of course.
z Digital cockpit has a pair of controls between the
steering wheel spokes. The ability to adjust every
changeable dynamic parameter on the fly is useful.
z Shift paddles are attractive enough, but Alfa’s Giulia
Quadrifoglio sets the engagement benchmark in this
respect. The AMG could be more satisfying to operate.
z The C63 still has to make do with Mercedes’ older
touchpad and click-wheel. Owners of the far less
expensive A35 hot hatch get slick new controls.
Multimedia system AAAAC