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Photographs: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0; Oq10pass, CC0; Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Illustrative of the model.
Curator’s note
This C 63 replaced the twin-turbo V8 with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder and a rear-mounted electric motor. Together they make 680 PS and 1,020 Nm, making it the most powerful C-Class yet.
The story
The engine alone makes 476 PS, and its electrically assisted turbocharger draws on technology from the Mercedes Formula One team to cut lag.
The 6.1 kWh battery is cooled cell by cell and was developed for short bursts of high power rather than long electric range.
Character
Dimensions
It can drive about 13 km on electricity alone (WLTP).
Top speed rises to 280 km/h with an optional package.
The engine is built by one technician in Affalterbach.
Weight figure is EU kerb weight, with driver.
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