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
Mercedes-AMG C vs Mazda MX-5 Comparison
Mercedes-AMG C
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Mazda MX-5
2025 Mercedes-AMG
C
vs
2025 Mazda
MX-5
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE MHEV
Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
601 km
45L
306 to 324 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$41,520 - $56,290
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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
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
- RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
- Compliant ride
Misses
- Tan interior exclusive for auto
- Limited passenger legroom
- Steering lacks feedback
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 300kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6750 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 5000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
