It’s a battle between the new, electrified C63 S and its predecessor, the V8. But who will claim victory in a quarter-mile drag race? Watch the video below…
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In the June 2024 issue of CAR, we were afforded the exclusive opportunity to strap our road-test equipment to the new Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance sedan to conduct a first-in-South Africa road test. The plug-in hybrid C63 S impressed, recording a whip-crack 0-100 km/h sprint time that bested the Affalterbach-based brand’s claimed figure.
Related: Road Test Figures: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance
However, just how will the electrified C63 S perform in a drag race against its raucous V8 forebear? Well, recently, the folks over at carwow have pitted the former against its predecessor, both of which in station-wagon guise, to find out how they compare in the quarter-mile stakes. In addition, you’d want to turn up the sound for this drag race, as, before setting off, the exhaust notes of the two are compared to each other.
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As a reminder, the C63 S E Performance’s powertrain, which comprises a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbopetrol and electric motor, produces a whopping 500 kW and 1 020 N.m of torque, 125 kW and 320 N.m more than the 4.0-litre V8 sited below the bonnet of the previous generation. However, the C63 S E Performance wagon is considerably heavier (2 190 vs 1 750 kg).
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