Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance Launched In India At ₹ 1.95 Crore

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the new AMG C 63 S E Performance in India at ₹1.95 crore (ex-showroom, India), making it 96.75 lakh more expensive than the C 43 4Matic which is priced at ₹98.25 lakh. The C 63 S E Performance is the second AMG variant in the C-Class line-up, following the C 43 4Matic. Deliveries for the same will start in the second quarter of 2025. 

The AMG C 63 S E Performance is a very hardcore version of the C-Class and ditches the V8 engine for a plug in hybrid powertrain. It is powered by a 470 bhp, 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine assisted by a 201 bhp electric motor, and combined, it produces 670 bhp and 1020 Nm. The turbocharger in the engine uses a 400V electric motor, a technology derived from Mercedes’ Formula 1 team. The 9-speed automatic gearbox sends power to all four wheels. 

The C 63 S E Performance has immense performance on the road, in addition to that, it also has been tuned for optimal performance on the track. The Track Mode provides real time feedback, helping and acting as a co-pilot to the drivers. 

On the outside, the C 63 S E Performance looks like a more hardcore version of the C 43 4Matic and arguably so. It also has an AMG-specific grille with vertical slats and active shutters to aid with cooling. It also gets AMG-specific bumpers and alloy wheels. 

Inside, the C 63 S E Performance has the same interior as the AMG C 43 4Matic, with a vertically oriented infotainment touchscreen, a virtual instrument cluster, and an AMG-specific steering wheel. Like all AMG models, there’s no dearth of carbon fibre on the inside. 

The C 63 S E Performance rivals the BMW M4 Competition (₹1.53 crore) and the Audi RS 5 (₹1.13 crore). For perspective, the “tamer” C 43 4Matic is priced at ₹98.25 lakh (ex-showroom, India).