Mercedes claims this is the most powerful 4 cylinder production engine ever made
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Rear wheel steering
- 680HP, 1020NM
Mercedes-Benz has launched the AMG C63 S E Performance in India at a price of Rs. 1.95 Cr.(Ex-showroom). For the first time, the C63 sports-sedan gets 4 fewer cylinders along with plug-in hybrid technology.
Mercedes AMG C63 S E Performance: Design & Interiors
Being one of the sport sedans in the lineup, the C63 has been given a complete makeover with sportier exteriors and elements such as a rear diffuser, 20 inch forged AMG alloys wheels, quad exhausts and more aggressive air intakes all around. Inside, the sporty theme continues with the addition of sport seats draped in Nappa leather and with ventilation function and carbon fibre trim being part of the long list.
In terms of features, it gets a heads-up display, a 15 speaker 710W Burmester surround sound system, 12.3 inch infotainment touchscreen with MBUX and a whole lot more.
Mercedes AMG C63 S E Performance: Powertrain & Performance
It is under the hood where the C63 S remains most impressive. In a radical shift, this generation gets a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine along with an electric motor instead of the V8 we have seen in C63s till now. According to Mercedes, this is the most powerful production four-cylinder engine ever made pushing out 476HP and 545NM of torque. When combined with the electric motor, it produces 680HP and 1020NM of torque. Mercedes claims a range of 13Km from the 6.1kWh battery while driving in pure EV mode.
Driving the wheels is a 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system which makes use of the electric motor on the rear axle with the engine driving the front wheels. According to Mercedes, it will do the 0-100Kmph run in just 3.4 seconds till it reaches a top speed of 280Kmph. The clever AWD gets a “drift mode” as well which sends all of the power to the rear axle if required.
Further, the C63 also gets rear-axle steering, 4 drive modes, adaptive suspension with 3 modes as well as composite brakes with red brake calipers as parts of the equipment list.
Mercedes AMG C63 S E Performance: Price & Rivals
Mercedes Benz has priced the AMG C63 S E Performance at Rs. 1.95 Crore(Ex-showroom). It will also offer a high degree of customisation including exclusive interiors and exterior colours as well as other add-ons. Bookings are open with deliveries scheduled to begin in second quarter of 2025. Further, Mercedes will offer a complimentary opportunity for buyers to drive on the Nürburgring race circuit.
The Mercedes AMG C63 S E Performance competes with other sports-sedans such as the BMW M4 CS and Audi RS5.
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