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
Mercedes-AMG C vs BMW XM Comparison
Mercedes-AMG C
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BMW XM
2024 Mercedes-AMG
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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 BMW XM RED EDITION PHEV
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L - 66L
366 to 706 km
69L
186 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$112,600 - $202,800
$302,200 - $349,900
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Super interior fit and finish
- Powertrain combination works a treat
- Incredible presence anywhere it goes
Misses
- Looks are not for all
- Ride can be a little harsh
- The most expensive BMW you can buy
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 | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 480kW - 550kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 4500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 800Nm - 1000Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 5250 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10.7 | 10.5 | |
