New AMG C63 v E63 v A45: DRAG RACE

It’s time for a Mercedes showdown!

We’ve got the all-new C63 here, and it’s facing off against the A45 and E63! The question is, will the all-new C63 come out on top? Let’s take a closer look at the stats.

Starting with the A45, it’s powered by a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo that can produce 421hp and 500Nm of torque. This power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and it weighs in at 1,550kg. If you’re looking to pick one up, it costs around £64,000.

When it comes to the C63, it’s powered by the same engine as the A45. However, not only has it been tuned to have a higher output, it’s also equipped with an electric motor. As a result, the output is an amazing 680hp and 1,020Nm of torque! This is sent to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic gearbox, and it tips the scales at a fairly colossal 2,190kg! It’s also mightily expensive, costing around £100,000!

Then finally we have the E63. It’s housing a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 under the bonnet, and this can put down 612hp and 850Nm. It’s equipped with a 9-speed automatic gearbox, 4WD, and it weighs in at 1,990kg. It’s also cheaper than the C63, costing around £90,000 when new.

So will the newer C63 win it? Or will the V8-powered E63 snatch the win? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

[Grover]

That C63 having SYNTHESISED pops and bangs is just tragic.
They're bad enough when they're just mapped into the exhaust.

[Adrian]

4 cylinders c63 should be illegal to say

[jeffcena]

An A45 sounding better then an C63 what is Mercedes doing 😂😂

[rohanw]

We need a properly working E63s to race the new C63s, come on car wow make it happen. We feel short changed.

[jawaunb]

Would definitely love to see a healthy E63S in this race.

[Carsheaven]

63 is the wrong term for that car 😢😢 love the old 63s ❤❤

[sanjsharma]

That C63 estate should be called a C45 instead.

[ThunderTiger]

the fake engine noise inside the C63 is ridiculous

[BooTub]

You couldn’t pay me to pick the new C63 over the E63.. The whole downsizing thing just isn’t for me.. The good ol’ days wasn’t even that long ago 😭🤏🏽 When the M5 had a V10, the M3 a V8 and AMGs used supercharged V8s and a N/A 6.2..

[PasinduGimhan-fi]

"4 litre twin turbo V8" what a beautiful phrase ❤😊

[BoostinForeigns]

As a e63s owner that car either has a bad auxiliary battery/car battery. Or the exhaust flap has a malfunction. That always reduces power

[jacobrev]

I much prefer the Mercedes AMG E63 actually

[crymedusa]

To be honest, I've always loved the C63 due to the W204 generation, but after driving a 2016 E63s, I fell in love with the E63s over pretty much any other car. The S63 I'm sure would be amazing as well, but at that point just seems to be too much. These new 63 models are overall disappointing from a performance standpoint, although I don't doubt they'd be comfortable

[ethanrogers]

Was an enjoyable day out - Thanks DMS for inviting us :) (tuned A45s)

[Fasteddiebreakshearts]

🚥 V8 AMG POWAH or NOTHING….Let’s GO 😎👍🏽

[youssef_taghi]

Please do a rematch between E63S and C63S

[steerj]

Still think there's no chance we'll ever see the new C63 on the road in the UK. And that's not a bad thing.

[da_meme_guy_]

C63 might've won, but the E63 Won for me lol

[oscarmusowoya]

This 4 cylinder is impressive. Even with this weight it has. The power out put is sport on. C63

[crichussey]

Could have got an E6 that actually worked - bit disappointing, would have been good to see.