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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
2023 Lotus Elise vs 2024 Mercedes-AMG C Comparison
Lotus Elise
Mercedes-AMG C
2023 Lotus
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
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Based on the Lotus Elise
Based on the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE MHEV
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 48L
312 to 374 km
60L - 66L
366 to 706 km
Warranty
3 year
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MSRP
$97,990 - $109,990
$113,576 - $237,469
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CarExpert's Take
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Scott Collie
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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
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
- Alcantara Sill Covers (+$599)
- Black Pack (+$1,099)
- Cruise Control (+$299)
- Carbon Fibre Front Access Panel (+$2,399)
- Carbon Fibre Hard Top (+$7,999)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| SUPERCHARGED MPFI | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L | 4.0L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| SUPERCHARGED 4 | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 179kW - 183kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7200 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 244Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 2000 - 5250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.5 | 9 - 10.7 | |
