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
2024 Mercedes-AMG C vs 2022 Porsche 718 Comparison
Mercedes-AMG C
Porsche 718
2024 Mercedes-AMG
C
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2022 Porsche
718
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE MHEV
Based on the Porsche 718 BOXSTER STYLE EDITION
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
60L - 66L
366 to 706 km
64L
448 to 813 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$131,770 - $237,469
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CarExpert's Take
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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still a standout car to steer
- Surprisingly practical for a two-door convertible
- About to become a whole lot harder to get
Misses
- Sounds like a fancy WRX
- Interior technology now feels old
- It's going away in 2024, and the new one is electric
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
NA
- Ceramic Composite Brakes (+$14,960)
- Climate Control Panel - Leather (+$1,120)
- Coloured Instrument Dials (+$920)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,500)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$520)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 1988 - 3995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 4.0L, 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | FLAT 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 220kW - 368kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 6500 - 8400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 380Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 5250 | 2100 - 6750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10.7 | 9.5 - 13 | |
