AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE AWD
What the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE adds over the C 300 (+$38,350)
| Spec | C 300 | AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3825 lbs | 4817 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3825 lbs | 4817 lbs |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 671 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 752 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive | Handcrafted AMG 2.0L inline-4 w/electric exhaust-gas turbocharger and rear 150kW electric motor |
| Front headroom | 40 in | 41 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.5 in | 37.6 in |
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $49,650 | $88,000 |
| Overall height | 56.6 in | 57.4 in |
| Overall length | 187 in | 190.6 in |
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist | 3-stage AMG parameter rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist and active rear-wheel steering |
| Front suspension type | 4-link independent | 4-link independent with AMG RIDE CONTROL |
| Rear suspension type | 5-arm multilink independent | 5-arm multilink independent with AMG RIDE CONTROL |
| Tire size | 225/45R18 front and 245/40R18 rear | 265/40R19 front and 275/40R19 rear |
| Transmission type | automatic | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.8 ft | 19.9 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 113.1 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: "Hey, Mercedes" keyword activation, 1 year of Live Traffic Information, 1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras, 11.9-inch touchscreen central multimedia display, 3-stage AMG parameter steering, 3rd Generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX), 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS), 40/20/40-split folding rear seats, 4MATIC all-wheel drive, 6.1-kWh ultra-lightweight high-performance battery, 7 air bags, AMG DYNAMIC SELECT RACE mode, AMG Drive UNIT, AMG Dynamic Select, AMG Dynamics, AMG Electric Drive Unit with 2-speed gearbox, AMG High-performance Composite Braking System, AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather, AMG Real Performance Sound, AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed transmission, AMG Sport Exhaust System, AMG Sport Suspension with AMG RIDE CONTROL, AMG illuminated front door sills, AMG interior with sport front seats, AMG-specific grille, Active rear-axle steering, Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Aluminum and high-strength steel body structure, Antitheft alarm system, Biometric authentication, Black MB-Tex/microfiber upholstery, Bluetooth audio streaming, Brake Assist (BAS), Brake HOLD feature, Brushed stainless steel pedals, Burmester 3D Surround Sound System, Car-to-X Communication, Digital Vehicle Key, Dual-zone automatic climate control, Dynamic engine mounts
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitCargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 11.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 57.4 in |
| Overall length | 190.6 in |
| Overall width | 74.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2000 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Handcrafted AMG 2.0L inline-4 w/electric exhaust-gas turbocharger and rear 150kW electric motor |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 671 hp |
| Torque | 752 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.4 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 41 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $88,000 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | 3-stage AMG parameter rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist and active rear-wheel steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.9 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | 4-link independent with AMG RIDE CONTROL |
| Rear suspension type | 5-arm multilink independent with AMG RIDE CONTROL |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/40R19 front and 275/40R19 rear |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4817 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4817 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 9.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety23 std · 17 opt
- Surround View System
- 7 air bags
- Front center air bag
- Attention Assist
- Rear side-impact air bags
- AMG High-performance Composite Braking System
- Active Brake Assist
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- Adaptive braking technology
- Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Aluminum and high-strength steel body structure
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Antitheft alarm system
- Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist
- Brake Assist (BAS)
- Brake HOLD feature
- ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- GUARD 360° security system
- PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
- PRE-SAFE Sound
- Pre-safe
- Seat belt technology
- Active Blind Spot Assist optional
- Active Brake Assist with Turning and Cross-Traffic Function optional
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC optional
- Active Emergency Stop Assist optional
- Active Lane Change Assist optional
- Active Lane Keeping Assist optional
- Active Speed Limit Assist optional
- Active Steering Assist optional
- Automatic Lane Change optional
- DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control optional
- Evasive Steering Assist optional
- Extended Restart in Stop-and-Go Traffic optional
- First-aid kit optional
- PRE-SAFE Impulse Side optional
- Pre-safe PLUS optional
- Route-based Speed Adaptation optional
- Traffic Sign Assist optional
Infotainment29 std · 7 opt
- In-car WiFi optional
- "Hey, Mercedes" keyword activation
- 1 year of Live Traffic Information
- 1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- 11.9-inch touchscreen central multimedia display
- 3rd Generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
- AMG Real Performance Sound
- Biometric authentication
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Burmester 3D Surround Sound System
- Car-to-X Communication
- Front-cabin wireless charging with NFC pairing
- FrontBass system
- HD Radio receiver
- Hands-free Bluetooth interface
- Individualization Package
- MB Navigation
- MBUX profiles, routines and templates
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call Service
- No-charge online navigation map updates for 1 year
- Over-the-air software updates
- Remote Start via Mercedes-Benz app
- SiriusXM with 360L trial subscription
- Sound Personalization
- Steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons
- USB-C charging port
- Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
- Wireless Android Auto
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Zero-layer menu concept
- AMG Head-Up Display optional
- AMG Track Pace for MBUX optional
- Advanced USB Package optional
- Dashcam optional
- MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation optional
- MBUX Entertainment Package Plus optional
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Digital Vehicle Key
- Electronic trunk closer
- Garage door opener
- Hands-free Access
- Keyless-go
- Remote opening and closing of windows and sunroof
- SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
Seating5 std · 3 opt
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats optional
- 40/20/40-split folding rear seats
- Black MB-Tex/microfiber upholstery
- Leather upholstery
- Power front seats with memory
- Multicontour front seats optional
- Nappa leather upholstery optional
Interior10 std · 3 opt
- Heated steering wheel optional
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 64-color LED ambient lighting
- AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather
- AMG illuminated front door sills
- AMG interior with sport front seats
- Brushed stainless steel pedals
- Enhanced ambient lighting
- Extendable front sun visors
- Illuminated entry system with logo projectors
- MB-Tex upper dash trim
- AMG Star Set optional
- All-season front and rear floor mats, black rubber optional
Exterior8 std · 12 opt
- Power tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof optional
- Power-folding side mirrors
- AMG Sport Exhaust System
- AMG-specific grille
- Heated windshield washers
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- LED headlamps and taillamps
- Panorama roof
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- AMG Carbon Fiber Package optional
- AMG Carbon Fiber Package II optional
- AMG Night Package optional
- AMG Night Package Plus optional
- AMG fuel cap optional
- Animated AMG logo projectors optional
- DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps w/projections optional
- Heat and noise-insulating acoustic glass optional
- Performance-oriented body styling optional
- Red brake calipers optional
- Wheel locking bolts optional
Powertrain18 std · 1 opt
- 4MATIC all-wheel drive
- 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
- 6.1-kWh ultra-lightweight high-performance battery
- AMG DYNAMIC SELECT RACE mode
- AMG Drive UNIT
- AMG Dynamic Select
- AMG Dynamics
- AMG Electric Drive Unit with 2-speed gearbox
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed transmission
- Dynamic engine mounts
- ECO Start/Stop system
- Electric exhaust-gas turbocharger
- Hybrid Starter-Generator
- Mercedes-Benz Power Charger
- NANOSLIDE cylinder wall technology
- P3 Performance Hybrid System
- Rear 150kW permanently synchronous electric motor
- Two-stage direct injection
- Increased top speed optional
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- 3-stage AMG parameter steering
- AMG Sport Suspension with AMG RIDE CONTROL
- Active rear-axle steering
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 C-Class. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE?
The manufacturer lists $88,000 for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE. That is $38,350 above the C 300, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE add over the C 300?
Against the C 300, 83 features become standard that the C 300 does not and 20 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.