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2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance review
The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance is fiendishly complex, and deeply impressive. Charming? That's a harder question.
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Scott Collie
2024 Mercedes-AMG C vs 2024 Ford Mustang Comparison
Mercedes-AMG C
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Ford Mustang
2024 Mercedes-AMG
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2024 Ford
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE MHEV
Based on the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L - 66L
366 to 706 km
61L
573 to 830 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$113,576 - $202,800
$64,990 - $97,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's seriously fast
- Finally, a comfortable C 63 on the road
- Impressive all-wheel drive traction
Misses
- The noise just isn't the same
- Boot and rear seat are compromised
- Feels very heavy at times
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Incredibly charismatic Coyote V8
- Optional MagneRide suspension fantastic
- Still a relative performance car bargain
Misses
- Automatic has too many gears
- Squeaky optional Recaro seats
- Lots of previous-gen Mustang finishes
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
Race Red and Oxford White are no-cost options across the entire range, with the following colours a $910 option:
- Shadow Black
- Vapour Blue
- Atlas Blue
- Grabber Blue
- Dark Matter Grey
- Carbonised Grey
- Iconic Silver (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Rapid Red (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Yellow Splash (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Blue Ember (only available in Dark Horse with Dark Horse Appearance Pack)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 2300 - 5038 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 5.0L, 0.0, 2.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | V8, NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 198kW - 347kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 5500 - 7250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 430Nm - 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 5250 | 3000 - 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10.7 | 11 | |
