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| ×2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan | ×2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI (auto) | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$84,600 | CA$31,995 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 | CA$1,645 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,593/month | CA$602/month |
| Awards | - |  Best sport car under $50,000 of 2018, Best wagon under $50,000 of 2018 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 4,0 l V8 | - |
| Power | 503 hp @ 5,500 rpm (375 kW) | - |
| Torque | 516 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 4,500 rpm (700 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Turbocharged | - |
| Fuel | Premium | - |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Category | Sports Car $50,000 - $100,000 | N/A |
| Assembly | Bremen, DE | N/A |
| Generation | 4 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 13.4 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 9.6 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 11.7 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 564 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 274 g/km | 200 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | N/A |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Head-up display | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | optional | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | optional | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional |
| GPS | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | available | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Premium audio system | optional | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/35YR19 | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear tires | P265/35YR19 | P225/45HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,755 mm (187″) | 4,267 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,839 mm (72″) | 1,798 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,425 mm (56″) | 1,468 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm (112″) | 2,631 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,608 mm (63″) | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,547 mm (61″) | 1,516 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,730 kg (3,814 lb) | 1,419 kg (3,128 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 436 l | between 493 l and 1,521 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.2 s | N/A |
| Top speed | 290 km/h (180 mph) (manufacturer) | N/A |
| Braking distance | 37 m | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 79% | 82% |
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