MERCEDES C63 AMG: YOU LIKE 4 CYLINDERS?

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The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S E Performance represents a significant and controversial shift for AMG, replacing the V8 with a potent 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid system. While the powertrain delivers blistering acceleration, achieving 669 horsepower and a sub-3-second 0-60 time, it sacrifices the V8's traditional character and sound, a point of contention for enthusiasts. The reviewer highlights the car's impressive technological integration, including electric turbocharging and sophisticated rear-wheel steering, which contribute to surprising nimbleness despite its nearly 5,000 lb curb weight. However, the driving experience is marred by a disconnected brake pedal due to brake-by-wire and regenerative blending, and a stiff ride at lower speeds. The interior offers premium materials but suffers from an overly reliant touch-based infotainment system. Ultimately, while objectively fast and technologically advanced, the C63 AMG S E Performance struggles to provide the connected, emotional driving experience many enthusiasts seek, positioning it as a technological marvel rather than a successor to its V8 predecessors.