Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-AMG GLE63

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz C-Class

$48,900 - $181,950

2023 price

Mercedes-AMG GLE63
Mercedes-AMG GLE63

$127,500 - $189,990

2021 price

Summary

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE63
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.5L

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
6.9L/100km (combined)

12.4L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • On the compact side for size
  • Low-ground clearance may grind the teeth
  • Dynamic guidelines are trippy

  • Coupe compromises
  • Hard door-bin plastics
  • Significant price rises
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Summary

When it comes to choosing a family car, sedans are often overlooked for their long-legged wagon or beefy SUV cousins.

They're a bit of a forgotten hero but they'll always hold a piece of my heart for their practicality and (often) sexier kerb-side appeal.

If you can get used to your body cracking like a glow stick when you get in and out of them, the sedan may make a comeback!

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class, in entry-level C200 form, has definitely tempted my family to consider a sedan in the future – it looks stately and refined but the driving experience also makes it fun.

Let's see what else it did right and if there was anything that could be improved.

Did I mention, I'm fond of sedans... ?

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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Summary

The SUV craze is such that high-riding wagons are increasingly being tasked with also doing the job of sports cars, despite the immutable laws of physics clearly working against them.

While the results have been mixed, Mercedes-AMG has some serious form in this area, so much so that it’s been confident enough to unleash the second-generation GLE63 S.

Yep, this large SUV is looking to do its best impersonation of a sports car, so we’re looking to find out if it’s a convincing Jekyll and Hyde. Read on.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE63

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