Five years ago, envisioning a four-door coupé with 620kW of power, 1470Nm of torque, and the ability to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in under three seconds might have seemed far-fetched. Incredibly, thanks to Formula 1-inspired performance hybrid technology developed by Mercedes-AMG, it’s now a reality.

The innovative E PERFORMANCE system from Mercedes-AMG harnesses decades of experience in creating potent turbocharged combustion engines and combines it with a cutting-edge, purpose-built onboard electrical propulsion system – one that is inspired by the hybrid setup employed by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team.

Redefining the future of performance

The E PERFORMANCE system was first deployed in the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE 4‑Door Coupé, which is equipped with a legendary 4.0-litre biturbo V8, ultra-light high-performance battery and state-of-the-art electric motor fitted to the rear axle.

The figures alone are compelling: 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 316km/h. Don’t take our word for it – take the word of five-time 500cc motorbike world champion and long-time Mercedes-AMG owner Mick Doohan, who says it might just be his all-time favourite model from Mercedes-AMG.

“It's a cracking car,” Mick says. “…one minute you can be cruising silently to the local shops on purely electric power, and next minute you’re ready to carve up a racetrack with the combo of a bi-turbo V8 and an electric motor.”

But the AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE does more than just deliver thrilling performance. Backed by the innovative E PERFORMANCE system, it’s paving the way toward a more electrified future, demonstrating a seamless blend of technologies that gives drivers the very best of both worlds.

Taking the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE to another level

The E PERFORMANCE system served as the foundation for the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan, too. In a rather unexpected twist, the next-generation vehicle is also equipped with the world’s most powerful four-cylinder production engine – bringing an astonishing 500kW and 1020Nm to the table and promising an absolutely exceptional driving experience.

The newly minted AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE is redefining the parameters of the luxury performance sedan segment. It can sprint to 100km/h in just 3.4 seconds, yet also can be driven in pure electric mode for up to 15 kilometres, enhancing the halo model’s everyday usability.

The advantages of the E PERFORMANCE system are not merely measured in outputs, nor efficiency gains. In the case of the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, the fundamental architectural shift to a front-mounted four-cylinder engine, two-speed electric motor mounted over the rear axle, and lightweight high-performance battery, delivers a harmonious front-rear balance that adds incredible poise to the driving experience than ever before.

Another advantage? A battery that can draw power from on-the-go regeneration or from plugging into external power sources. In the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, it’s able to generate continuous output of 70kW and peak output of 150kW for up to 10 seconds, in addition to the output from the combustion engine.

Like the AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE pairs the renowned AMG-developed 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system and AMG RIDE CONTROL+ suspension, plus rear-axle steering for improved agility in both fast directional changes and low-speed manoeuvring.

Inspired by F1 technology

The E PERFORMANCE system was developed via a lively exchange of expert knowledge between the High Performance Powertrains (HPP) engine shop of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team in Brixworth, UK, and Mercedes-AMG based in Affalterbach, Germany.

The collaboration brings F1-like characteristics to Mercedes-AMG’s road-going models. Think spontaneous power delivery and torque build-up, while an exhaust gas turbocharger eliminates turbo lag from the combustion engine, and the Electric Drive Unit (EDU) pushes powerfully from a standstill. Plus, maximum power is always available when the driver demands it.

Vehicles such as the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE also feature AMG Real Performance Sound, in which the actual sound of the combustion engine is recorded via a pressure sensor in the exhaust system and further enriched before it is emitted in the interior via the entertainment sound system.

In both the AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE and the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, the groundbreaking hybrid system represents a huge leap into the future of sustainable performance, accompanied by an array of game-changing improvements to the driving experience.

Discover the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE and the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan.