With the local launch of the all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class just a few months away, attention now turns to the flagship performance derivative. Here are the latest spy shots of the 2022 Mercedes-AMG C63.

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The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is one of the Stuttgart-based brand’s stalwart products. There’s a derivative for all needs, be it petrol, diesel and even plug-in hybrid. Most petrolheads will be interested in the AMG-tuned models and while the standard models have been revealed, we’re some way away from seeing the production 2022 Mercedes-AMG C63.

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The bad news, if you weren’t already aware, is that the mighty 4.0-litre biturbo V8 petrol engine has been replaced by a 4-cylinder hybrid unit. Essentially the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder motor from the A45 S will be bolstered by a big Mercedes-EQ electric power unit and while that unique and special sound will be gone, the rumoured performance numbers are staggering.

2022 Mercedes-AMG C63 Power

How does 410 kW and 800 Nm sound to you? The C63 will feature Merc’s latest 4Matic variable all-wheel-drive system and using a 9-speed automatic transmission, acceleration from zero to 100 kph is expected to take just 3.5 seconds which is 0.5 seconds faster than the outgoing model. The top speed is pegged at 291 kph.

While those numbers are certainly impressive, the downside is that the hybrid system has added some 250 kg, taking the vehicles kerb weight to around 2-tonnes, even though the 4-cylinder engine is some 60 kg lighter than the outgoing V8 block.

A 63 km electric-only range is also expected and fuel consumption is reportedly claimed at 3.0 L/100km which is a notable improvement from the previous 9.9 L/100km. The C63 will also feature wider rear tyres as well as a drift mode which will direct power to the rear wheels on command, much like the system offered on the larger Mercedes-AMG E63 S.

The all-new 2022 Mercedes-AMG C63 is expected to be revealed before the end of 2021.

Further Reading

Mercedes-Benz C-Class international launch review

Mercedes-AMG hybrid to pack 1400 Nm