Mercedes Brings AMG C 63 S E Performance at Rs 1.95 Cr

This model is the third plug-in hybrid from Mercedes-AMG in India, following the S 63 E Performance and GT 63 SE Performance.

The sports car faces no direct competition in the Indian market. Deliveries will start from April 2025 onwards.

“With AMG C 63 S E Performance boasting F1 Hybrid Technology, Mercedes-Benz is completely redefining the luxury performance segment in India,” said Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India.

“The AMG C 63 is for passionate drivers, performance seekers, desiring cutting-edge technology from the world of motorsports in their production car. We now further strengthen the sporty C-Class portfolio, offering the widest and dynamic range to choose from, starting with the C 200, C 220d, C 300 AMG Line, AMG C43 and the exclusive AMG C 63 S E Performance,” he pointed out.

This high-performance sedan is powered by a 2.0L, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine combined with an electric motor mounted on the rear axle, which produces 204bhp and 320Nm of torque. The combined output reaches an impressive 680bhp and 1,020Nm, positioning it as the world's most powerful 4-cylinder engine.

Its claimed acceleration from 0 to 100kmph is just 3.4 seconds and features the 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system with a drift mode.

This sedan is equipped with the AMG Driver package, enabling it to achieve a top speed of 280 kmph. It also includes a 6.1kWh battery pack weighing 89 kg, offering an electric-only range of 13 km.

According to Mercedes the battery uses direct cell cooling technology for optimal temperature control and power delivery. It uses a 9-speed automatic gearbox for the transmission duty.

The C63 SE Performance provides eight drive modes: Electric, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Battery Hold, RACE, Individual, and Slippery, as well as three different damping settings: Sport, Sport+, and Comfort.