Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance vs Porsche Panamera

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance starts from $189,900 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Panamera opens at $227,000. That makes the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance the more affordable entry point by $37,100.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $208,890 and $249,700 respectively.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Porsche Panamera, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance by roughly $12,075 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance features a 11.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Panamera gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Burmester audio that you will not find on the Porsche Panamera. The Porsche Panamera counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance gets nappa leather upholstery while the Porsche Panamera offers leather.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance uses a Hybrid producing 500kW and 1020Nm of torque, sent through a 9-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.4 seconds.

The Porsche Panamera responds with a Petrol making 260kW and 500Nm, paired to a 8-speed pdk driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance has the clear power advantage at 500kW vs 260kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance measures 4,842mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 210mm shorter than the Porsche Panamera at 5,052mm (2,950mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Panamera generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 280L in the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance and 494L in the Porsche Panamera, giving the Porsche Panamera a 214L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $293/year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance and $2,708/year for the Porsche Panamera. That is a $2,415 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance.

Estimated annual total: $293 (Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance) vs $2,708 (Porsche Panamera). The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance saves you roughly $2,415 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Panamera). The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance has longer coverage.