Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance Review : 4 Pros & 4 Cons

The M139 engine seen in the A 43, C 43 and GLC 43 normally developed 450 BHP but in the C 63 S E Performance, it develops 476 BHP due to the larger turbocharger and better thermal management. This is built in Affalterbach, using the "One Man, One Machine" method.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance Pros

• Savage performance from the 671 BHP and 1020 Nm powertrain
• Complex technology but seamless application
• Agile despite its bulk. High levels of grip
• Aggressive looks. AMG-specific bits like wheels, grille, exhaust, steering wheel, etc. differentiate it from the regular C-Class and make it stand out in a crowd

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance Cons

• Expensive at Rs. 1.95 crore. Typical CBU pricing
• Brakes bite very late
• Clinical compared to its peers and predecessor
• Complexity means it depends on AMG support forever

Read Team-BHP's detailed 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance Preview here.