Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S E Performance Night Edition

The W206 C63 AMG S E Performance is the most divisive C63 in history — Mercedes-AMG ditched the beloved 4.0-litre V8 in favour of a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder paired with a 204bhp electric motor, yielding a combined 671bhp and 545 lb-ft through 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. This 2023 example in Black with the Night Edition and Premium Plus specification has covered just 8,286 miles — genuinely low for a nearly three-year-old performance car and testament to careful use.

The Night Edition brings blacked-out exterior trim throughout, while Premium Plus adds the Burmester 3D Surround Sound System, 360-degree camera, LED Digital Light headlamps with projection, wireless charging, and the Driving Assistance Package Plus with Blind Spot Assistance. The estate body — identifiable from the 5dr designation — makes this a rare configuration: a 671bhp estate capable of 174mph and a 3.4-second 0-62mph sprint, yet practical enough for daily use.

For enthusiasts willing to engage with the new powertrain on its own terms rather than mourning the V8, the numbers are compelling. The combined output comfortably exceeds any previous C63, and the all-wheel drive system ensures the power is deployed without drama. A polarising but genuinely fast car, in a practical body style that makes low-mileage examples particularly sought after.