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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.
Scott Collie
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 | ||
The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance is fiendishly complex, and deeply impressive. Charming? That's a harder question.
Scott Collie
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Scott Collie
Type | ||
BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1991 - 3982 | 1998 - 2993 | |
Size (L) | ||
4.0L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
Induction | ||
TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | TURBO 4, INLINE 6 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
287kW - 375kW | 153kW - 223kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5500 - 6750 | 4000 - 4400 | |
Torque | ||
500Nm - 700Nm | 330Nm - 670Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
2000 - 5250 | 1500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9 - 10.7 | 11.6 - 16.5 |