8.2
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 Subaru BRZ Comparison
Mercedes-AMG C
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Subaru BRZ
2024 Mercedes-AMG
C
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2024 Subaru
BRZ
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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8.2
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE MHEV
Based on the Subaru BRZ tS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L - 66L
366 to 706 km
50L
440 to 475 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$112,600 - $237,469
$40,290 - $49,690
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
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 | ||
Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 5250 | 3700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10.7 | 12.5 | |
