Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class starts from $76,900 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance opens at $189,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz C-Class the more affordable entry point by $113,000.

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 $84,590 and $208,890 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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance by roughly $8,320 in fuel alone.

Both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class stands out with wireless charging and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance counters with heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class uses a Petrol producing 150kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance responds with a Hybrid making 500kW and 1020Nm, paired to a 9-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.4 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance has the clear power advantage at 500kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance is 4.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 4,751mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 91mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance at 4,842mm (2,865mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 455L in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 359L in the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance, giving the Mercedes-Benz C-Class a 96L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,995/year for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and $331/year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance. That is a $1,664 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance.

Estimated annual total: $1,995 (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) vs $331 (Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance). The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance saves you roughly $1,664 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance). Both match on warranty length.