Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance Prices and Specs
Get the scoop on this season's most controversial offering, the all-new Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance, ahead of its local launch. Find out what powers the new C63, how fast it goes and, more importantly, how much all of this will cost you.
It's been many years since Mercedes-AMG has released a vehicle as controversial as the new W206 C63. In a bold move, Mercedes-AMG has elected to downscale the engine in the notorious C63 further, moving from a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 in the W204, to a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 in the W205, to a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder in this new model. To say that the fanbase is triggered, would be an understatement.
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The new W206 Mercedes-AMG C63 releases soon to the local public and time will tell if the market accepts it or if its popularity will take a knock. We've had early access to the vehicle and can confirm that it is vastly improved as a performance vehicle, even if some of the character that was provided by the V8 powertrain was lost along the way.
We got up close and personal with the model ahead of its launch and revelled in the amount of new tech that can be found in both powertrain, drivetrain, and operating system. you can take a closer look at it in our quick review here.
After which, we then set off to Kynsna to showcase the vehicle to the South African public for the first time. We entered the Simola Hillclimb and pitted the C63 against supercars and sportscars alike, finishing 2nd in the NEV class and 5th overall in the Street and Supercar category, pipping some more prominent makes and models in the process. If you'd like to see how the car performed, watch the video here.
Not much is known about the local trim specifications yet, but we do know that South Africa will only be getting the C63 S derivative.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance Specs
Here are some of the highlights of the new Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance
- 2.0-litre turbocharged M139L engine with electrically-excited turbocharger, fed by the 400V electric system
- Electric motor on the rear axle, providing drive and improving weight distribution
- 350 kW from the engine
- 150 kW from the motor
- 500 kW total output
- 1020 Nm total torque
- Plug-in hybrid with 6.1 kWh Li-io battery
- 6.9 l/100km fuel consumption claimed
- 0 - 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds
- 280 km/h top speed
- 83 mm longer than the regular W206 C-Class
- 10 mm longer wheelbase
- 76 mm wider front track
- AMG Ride Control adaptive suspension
- 390 mm front brakes
- 370 mm rear brakes
Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance price
The new C63 is not going to be cheap, but it is competitively priced against its market rivals. Expect to pay R2 476 800 when it goes on sale next week, before you've added optional extras. By comparison, the BMW M3 Competition M xDrive retails for R2 098 002 before options, and an Audi RS7 will cost you R2 482 900. These produce 375 kW / 650 Nm and drivetrain 463 kW / 850 Nm, respectively.
