AMG’s C63 S E Performance is about launch locally in South Africa. Here’s a look at how much you can expect to pay for this 500 kW sedan.
The Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance is about to go on sale and the local brand has confirmed just how much you’ll be paying for this hybrid sedan.
Hybrid, you ask? Yes, for the first time, the C63 has downsized and that means no more roaring V8 engine. Instead, there’s a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine (derived from the A45 S) driving the front wheels and an electric motor on the rear axle. Together, there’s 500 kW and 1 020 Nm.
The electric motor offers up a range of 13 km, but this is not what this car is about. Instead, the 6.1 kWh battery and 70 kW motor help with the responsiveness and performance. For ten seconds, the motor can summon 150 kW, which should give it quite rapid acceleration. Speaking of, 3.4 seconds to 100 kph should be quick enough to satisfy most needs and there’s a 9-speed automatic transmission.
We don’t have the full specification loadout as yet, but we expect the active rear axle steering, MBUX infotainment screens, 19-inch alloy wheels, and AMG sports seats to be standard equipment.
It will be interesting to see how well this new four-pot C63 does in terms of sales. Initial reception since its debut hasn’t been too positive, with fans of the brand lamenting the lack of a thundering V8 engine. Look, we’re yet to drive it, but are those on-paper performance claims strong enough to offset what’s likely to be a generic engine soundtrack? Only time will tell!
Listen to the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance’s exhaust note below
How much does the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance cost in South Africa?
The new performance sedan from Mercedes-AMG ships standard with a 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
| C63 S E Performance | R2 476 800 |
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