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 Skoda Octavia Comparison
Mercedes-AMG C
Skoda Octavia
2025 Mercedes-AMG
C
vs
2025 Skoda
Octavia
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
66L
601 km
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$39,590 - $59,990
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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
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power
- Improved infotainment tech
- Still the benchmark for practicality
Misses
- More expensive than ever
- Muted exhaust note
- Lower dynamic ceiling than rivals
Colours Available
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 300kW | 110kW - 195kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6750 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 5000 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
