2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E-Performance pricing and features

The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E-Performance will land in Australia in January priced from $187,900 before on-road costs.

This latest high-performance C-Class model from Mercedes-AMG is one of its most controversial, as it features a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine – which starts up silently – instead of the thumping V8 engine used in previous C63 generations.

Compared to the previous W205 C63 S sedan, which was last offered in 2021 with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, the new W206 C63 S E-Performance is $19,724 more expensive, but comes with the electrified four-cylinder engine and all-wheel-drive.

The combustion powertrain is an upgraded version of the M139 unit found in the A45 S and C43, which itself can produce 350kW/545Nm, making it the world's most powerful four-cylinder engine.

The 'P3' hybrid system includes a 6.1kWh battery and an electronic drive unit similar to the GT 63 S E-Performance 4-Door, which combines an e-motor with its own two-speed gearbox and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential mounted above the rear axle.

In total, the C63 S E-Performance produces 500kW and 1020Nm, a 125kW and 320Nm improvement over its predecessor. It also surpasses its BMW M3 Competition, Audi RS4 and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio rivals.

Mini match-up: W206 C63 S E-Performance vs W205 C63 S, BMW M3 Competition, Audi RS4 Avant and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

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While the added weight from the electric components makes it the heaviest C63 yet, it is also the quickest model ever, rocketing from 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds – a 0.6s improvement over the rear-wheel-drive W205 V8 sedan. However, it is only 0.1s quicker than the M3 Competition with ‘just’ 375kW and 650Nm.

The all-wheel-drive system necessary for the hybrid means there’s also a Drift Mode function and four-wheel steering is now standard, which can move the rear wheels by up to 2.5 degrees.

A Mercedes-Benz Australia spokesperson confirmed the 63 units of the C63 S E-Performance Formula 1 Edition, detailed in October 2022, are still bound for Australia in the first half of 2024. Pricing and exact timing will be confirmed closer to launch.

The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E-Performance is now available to order, with first deliveries due to commence in January.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class pricing

All prices exclude on-road costs.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz C63 S E-Performance options

Carbon Aero Package – $9900

Performance Ergonomic Package – $6900

Interior Carbon Package – $2600