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Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance Review: The Performance Bargain Nobody Is Talking About
We spend a week with the 671 hp Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance to see whether the experience lives up to the numbers.
| 0–60 mph | 3.3s |
|---|---|
| Power | 671 hp |
| Top speed | 174 mph |
| Layout | AWD |
The Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance arrives with a clear sense of who it is for, and makes no apology for it. In a market drifting toward sameness, a car with this much conviction is worth taking seriously.
Performance
The headline figures — 671 hp, 3.3s to 60 mph, a 174 mph maximum — place the C63 S E Performance firmly in serious company. More impressive is how usable that pace is on a real road rather than a spec sheet.
On the road
Where many quick cars feel inert, the C63 S E Performance stays communicative. The AWD setup keeps the chassis honest, so you always know how much grip is left in reserve — confidence that pays dividends on a demanding road.
The best fast cars do not just go quickly — they make you want to go quickly again.
Living with it
As a companion the C63 S E Performance surprises. There is genuine refinement beneath the aggression, and the daily realities of fuel, comfort and usability have not been sacrificed entirely at the altar of performance.
The verdict
The Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance earns its place. It is fast, engaging and surprisingly complete, the sort of car that justifies its existence the moment you turn the wheel.
