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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
McLaren 540C vs Mercedes-AMG C Comparison
McLaren 540C
Mercedes-AMG C
2024 McLaren
540C
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
C
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Based on the McLaren 540C
Based on the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE MHEV
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Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
72L
770 km
60L - 66L
366 to 706 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$350,000
$113,576 - $237,469
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Scott Collie
Head of Content
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 Steering Wheel (+$1,360)
- Alloy Wheels Special (+$7,180)
- Alloy Wheels - Premium (+$9,500)
- Car Cover Set (+$1,220)
- Carbon-Ceramic Brakes (+$19,880)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO MPFI | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3799 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.8L | 4.0L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 397kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7500 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3500 | 2000 - 5250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9 - 10.7 | |
