Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance to Launch on November 12 in India
The upcoming Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance will get a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged hybrid engine and a rear axle-mounted electric motor, offering 670bhp and 1,020Nm of peak torque.
By Kanika Sachdeva
It's October, and Mercedes-Benz India has launched 13 products this year, including the facelifts. The 2025 AMG G 63 SUV joined the fray a week ago. But, there is one more to come next month. The Indian arm of the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz recently announced that the AMG C 63 S E Performance will arrive on November 12 as a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid vehicle with four-wheel drive. Speaking of, powering the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance is a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged hybrid engine, the world's most powerful inline-four unit. The turbo engine gets an F1-derived electrically assisted turbocharger, eliminating lag and providing improved low-end response.
Mercedes-Benz says the rear axle-mounted electric motor with a 6.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack adds a boost of 198bhp and 320Nm. Combined with the electric motor, the 4-pot turbo engine makes 670bhp and 1,020Nm of peak torque. Power is transmitted to all four wheels through a 9-speed automatic transmission, assisted by the company's 4Matic AWD system (standard). The AMG C 63 S E Performance hits 100km/h in a claimed time of 3.3 seconds, and has a top speed of 280km/h.
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: Range, Charging
The electric-only range is limited to 13km on the AMG C63 S E Performance. Mercedes-Benz offers a 3.7kW onboard charger as standard. Rear-wheel steering and AMG Ride Control adaptive suspension (with steel springs) are also standard. On offer are 8 AMG driving modes: Electric, Comfort, Battery Hold, Sport, Sport+, Race, Slippery, and Individual.
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: Exterior and Interior Features
The AMG C 63 S E Performance differentiates itself from the regular C-Class with an AMG-specific front grille (with vertical struts), wider front wheel arches, and aggressive-looking bumpers. It also gets quad-tip exhausts and optional 20-inch wheels. Dimensions-wise, the S E Performance measures 4,841mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,458mm tall. The wheelbase sits at 2,875mm, up by 10mm.
The AMG C 63 S E Performance features an interior layout similar to the C-Class, with ambient lighting, a massive infotainment, and a digital instrument cluster. There is an all-black theme with an AMG-specific steering wheel. Also available are AMG sports seats with multiple upholstery options. Other bits include a head-up display, carbon fibre inserts around, and aluminium pedals.
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Upon launch, the C 63 S E Performance will be positioned above the C43 and go against the Audi RS 5. Expect it to be priced around the Rs 1.50 crore mark. The price is ex-showroom.
