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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
2024 Mercedes-AMG C vs 2022 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy Comparison
Mercedes-AMG C
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Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
2024 Mercedes-AMG
C
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2022 Renault
Megane R.S. Trophy
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE MHEV
Based on the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy RS TROPHY
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L - 66L
366 to 706 km
50L
400 to 415 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$112,600 - $237,469
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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
Curt Dupriez
Journalist
Curt Dupriez drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of go-fast spec and tech
- Style and maturity
- Big fun on road or track
Misses
- Megane R.S. has gotten expensive
- No affordable Sport version offered these days
- Days could be numbered for this French hot hatch breed
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
- Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Performance Pack (+$3,990)
- Signature Metallic Paint (+$1,000)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 1798 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 1.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 400Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 5250 | 3200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10.7 | - | |
