Apr 8, 2025 · On that note, it's worth noting that Mercedes ruled out V8 muscle for the mid-cycle refresh of the C 63. This, in turn, leaves three potential candidates in the form of a 48-volt I6, a plug-in ...

Apr 8, 2025 · Mercedes-AMG drops the C63’s four-cylinder hybrid for a six-cylinder setup—still no V8 return in sight for 2026. ... in favor of a shiny new badge that instead reads C53—will actually draw ...

Feb 18, 2021 · With around 400 horsepower and 500+ Nm (369+ lb-ft) of torque at its disposal, sent to all four wheels through a 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system with ‘Drift Mode’, chances are it will run circles around its predecessor.

Jan 23, 2025 · Driving the redesigned 2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 coupe illustrates how Mercedes-Benz is making the transition from internal combustion to electrified drivetrains. The CLE 53 coupe was previously...

Apr 6, 2025 · Well, here it is. Somewhat unsurprising, but AMG is throwing in the towel on the 4-cylinder. Both the C43 and C63 SE are to be discontinued with the facelift. However, those who've been holding out for the V8 to return will be disappointed. The two models are going to be replaced with an all-new C53. No details on power yet.

Nov 16, 2020 · Set to rival the Audi S4 and BMW M340i xDrive, the four-wheel-drive C53 will replace today's Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic. It forms part of an extensive new C-Class line-up from AMG alongside...

Oct 10, 2024 · Weirdly, the sound from the 469bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 seems to become less inspiring the more you rev it out, but that doesn’t matter, as the mid-range surge more than makes up for what’s...

Mar 11, 2020 · Enjoy the current, V8 Mercedes-AMG C63 while it lasts, as the next one will be powered by an inline-four hybrid powertrain. And this might be the car in question.

Oct 30, 2020 · As a matter of fact, even the mighty C63 is expected to downsize from a brawny V8 to a four-pot. The two future AMG C-Class models will allegedly employ an upgraded version of the M139 unit from the “45” cars where it makes 416 hp (310 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) in the range-topping S models.

Aug 10, 2017 · If the rumours are true, the new inline engine will spawn an AMG variant dubbed the ‘53’, opening the door for 43, 53 and 63 models under the AMG umbrella. Could it be a replacement, you ask?