It’s one of the most hotly-anticipated debuts of the last few years. The all-new 2023 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance. And here it is.
Firstly, the engine. As we already know the famed 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 has been dropped in favour of a brand new four-cylinder hybrid setup. It comprises of a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder, based on the M139 unit from the A 45 S super hatch.
Only here the engine itself is tweaked and features an electric-assisted turbocharger, and produces 350kW alone. It is the most powerful production four-cylinder engine ever made. The engine is mounted longitudinally, unlike in the A 45, and sends power to the front and rear axles.
On top of that, there’s an electric motor mounted at the rear axle featuring a limited-slip differential and a two-speed transmission. This element produces up to 150kW, helping to provide an overall combined output of 500kW and 1020Nm. That’s a shipload more than the outgoing 375kW/700Nm V8.
So, as you might assume, performance is truly insane. Mercedes-AMG says the new model can cover the 0-100km/h dash in just 3.4 seconds, and the top speed is electronically limited to 280km/h.
Unlike the outgoing V8 model, this new version is quite economical, too. The official average fuel consumption is just 6.9L/100km, while the official average emissions output is 156g/km.
Stay tuned. Story still unfolding…
Keyword: 2023 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance revealed: 500kW, AWD, 0-100 in 3.4