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
2023 Mercedes-AMG C vs 2024 Lotus Emira Comparison
Mercedes-AMG C
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2023 Mercedes-AMG
C
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2024 Lotus
Emira
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How they stack...
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE MHEV
Based on the Lotus Emira
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L - 66L
366 to 706 km
52L
588 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$113,576 - $170,876
$209,990
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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
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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
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- Alcantara Steering Wheel with Coloured Marker (+$999)
- Extended Black Styling Package (+$2,999)
- Home Link (+$499)
- Leather Steering Wheel with Coloured Marker (+$999)
- Scorpion Tracker (+$1,199)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 1991 - 3456 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | INLINE 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 268kW - 298kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 6800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 5250 | 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10.7 | 9 - 10.8 | |
