Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63

Features: The new AMG C63 S E Performance boasts a host of features, such as a heads-up display, a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch dual-screen MBUX setup comprising a driver display and touchscreen infotainment system, multi-colour ambient lighting, and a 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester sound system. Safety equipment includes 7 airbags, active brake assist, and a 360-degree camera among others.

Engine: Powering the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance is a 2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine paired with a battery pack and a motor that delivers a combined output of 680 PS and 1,020 Nm. The engine makes 476 PS and 545 Nm of torque, while the electric motor generates 204 PS and 350 Nm. It can reach 100 kmph from a standstill in a claimed 3.4 seconds and provides a top speed of 280 kmph. This engine is coupled to a nine-speed automatic transmission. The C63 S E Performance also gets a fully variable all-wheel drive system with a specialised drift mode. Its 6.1kWh battery pack, which can be charged with a wallbox charger, enables an EV-only driving of 13km.

Rivals: The new AMG C63 S E Performance does not have any direct rivals in India but it takes on several similarly priced rivals, such as the Audi RS5 Sportback and BMW M4 Competition.