Paris Motor Show 2008Paris Motor Show, 4-19th October 2008

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate

If Santa delivers all of the above we'll need something that's a bit more practical when we've got the friends around or to pick-up a Christmas tree. So if there's space on Santa's sleigh then we'd like an AMG C63 AMG too. In estate guise mind, to give us a rocketship load carrier. Merc's M3 rivals have typically never really managed to challenge the BMW for poise and feel, but this latest car demonstrates that things are changing. AMG's tweaks to the C-Class are very extensive, going so far as moving the front axle forward and completely redesigning the suspension. Add a 6.2-litre V8 with 457bhp and a seven-speed automatic transmission with manual control via paddleshifts and the C63 AMG is a highly entertaining proposition.

In estate guise it's got enough space to carry loads of pressies, too, so if Santa wants to borrow it on Christmas Eve for some rapid deliveries then we'd be happy to lend it to him. So long as when he's finished he leaves us the keys.

Tuesday December 11

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