- Mercedes confirms the C63 will switch from a four-cylinder to a straight-six engine.
- It’s unclear whether the new AMG will be a hybrid or pure combustion model.
- The 3.0-liter straight-six comes from models like the CLE 53 and E53 AMG.
The much-debated chapter of the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance and its polarizing four-cylinder engine looks set to close. AMG is preparing to replace the 2.0-liter turbo with a 3.0-liter straight-six, a move that aligns the C63 more closely with rivals and may help restore its performance credentials.
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While there’s no official timeline, Mercedes board member for sales and marketing Mathias Geiser has confirmed the switch for the performance variant of the next-generation C-Class that was recently teased in EV form during the Munich motor show is on the way.
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To be fair, aside from flair, there’s nothing inherently wrong with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder found in the current C63. In fact, this engine has been praised for its power and response in the A45 S. However, the plug-in hybrid powertrain is at odds with previous iterations of the C63, all of which have had V8 engines. Additionally, AMG’s move away from a V8 for the C63 came despite BMW and Audi rivals sticking to six-cylinder mills.
A Confirmed Change
Word about the switch from a four-cylinder to a 3.0-liter straight-six has been swirling for many months, and in a recent interview with AutoExpress, Geiser said the switch is being made.
“We will have some options where we had a four-cylinder, which will also be available as a six-cylinder going forward,” he said. “There may or may not be a hybrid, it might be pure-ICE, maybe. We’ll let you know when we’re there.”
What To Expect
While a straight-six may not be a V8, the current G80 M3 and M4 duo prove that a six-cylinder can be every bit as exhilarating as a V8. Mercedes’ most advanced straight-six is found in the CLE 53 Coupe and produces 442 hp when supplemented by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The E53 AMG also uses this same basic engine but paired with a plug-in hybrid setup, delivering a combined 603 hp.
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While both of these figures are well down on the 671 hp delivered by the C63 S’s current plug-in hybrid four-cylinder, the current M3 Competition delivers 523 hp, and you won’t hear anyone complain about it lacking power. Even if the updated C63 S has a similar power output to the BMW and makes all the right sounds, it could get enthusiasts back on AMG’s side.
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