The REAL Reason I CANCELLED My Mercedes-AMG C63S E Performance!

[@ArchieHamiltonRacing]

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[@Mickeyduck1966]

U can’t beat a nice noisy engine so not surprised it hasn’t worked out glad u didn’t get one and lose money lad 👍👊

[@anthonycastro5402]

Totally agree. I work at a MB dealer in the US and we have had zero interest in this car. This car is a huge flop

[@deepakdevellore]

So you how lease deals coming along for it ? Is Mercedes bringing huge rebates ?

[@kennethhall1489]

I use to buy my AMG cars via corporate and I’ve heard that this car hasn’t flopped. I brought one and it’s the best AMG I’ve ever had. Power when you need it, road grip when you need it and the acceleration is mind blowing! If it’s just sound and the feeling of putting the car in the gutter is what you’re looking for then this car isn’t for you. The c63s e performance is in my opinion the best AMG on the market by a mile!

[@bonesawisready2865]

@@kennethhall1489🍅🍅🍅

[@jiggerkandola9400]

@@kennethhall1489it has completely flopped. Canada is usually a huge market for the C63 and M3 and Mercedes Canada dealers refuse to sell it here. Meanwhile the M3 and M4 is selling like hot cakes

[@S24Ultra-mt2bg]

​@@kennethhall1489lmao bots for Mercedes doing damage control 😂 anything hybrid and/or not a V8 is a flop.

[@ramsayfieliciano5094]

The perfect storm…Mercedes decides to “shove” a 4 cylinder into the C63 at the time that BMW absolutely nails the M3/M4 models .

[@kennethhall1489]

You say that but the C63s E kills both those BMW’s 😂😂

[@on1wasted]

@@kennethhall1489 it doesn't kill them, it just wins, you can look at this car vs m3 touring the m3 kept up, know what you're talking about and m3 is a lot cheaper so m3 is actually better

[@dubacik777]

Extra power only for a few seconds, then you just have a heavy car without ''extra'' performance :)

[@nigelhayter782]

But didn't you know that it was an expensive 4 cylinder hybrid when you ordered it ?

[@nbb6609]

As a former Mercedes HQ employee, I’m not shocked by the sales especially at that price point! The C63 occupied a very special place in the hearts of customers and fans. Mercedes’ premium strategy and the rush to run an SL and AMG GT on the market together has caused them to sacrifice the C63. This car should have been a C53 at a cheaper price point.

[@FreeAsange]

because it is a crappy 4 cylinder... You did the right thing. I stick with my 6,2 Liter C63 from 2014 :D

[@richboy900]

Never thought I'd see the day an AMG depreciates at the rate of an EV

[@erictsang7047]

and it hasn't even been sold yet, wild but expected.

[@edwardleigh-firbank7835]

The old 63 engine was legendary. But now the BMW M3 competition is the benchmark in this segment and Mercedes can't come close with this 4 cylinder/hybrid variant.

[@RockkLeeee]

The hybrid system also eats ALOT into boot space, it's even compromised as a daily

[@TheLegendFreddieLaker-fl2pv]

I've had 3 Mercs including a C63 and I have zero sympathy for them. In the rush to go hybrid they failed to do any basic market research and expected the cachet 'C63' would encourage enthusiasts to buy one. Other manufacturers apparently have more sense and realise that buyers who are used to V8s or V6s still want them. Even Mercedes have realised their mistake and stuck a mild hybrid V6 in the new coupe model. Why on earth didn't they put this engine in the C63 if they had to mess with it?? Doubling down by insisting no return to V8 for the C63 will not help them either. I now have an M2......

[@whoistwentytwo]

im a BMW fanboy ,the new c class design is just BEAUTIFUL but the 4 cylinder still traumatises me. We all love speed but whats speed with out the pops and bangs ,Mercedes should have NOT taken out the V8

[@bouazzamajdoubi7974]

We need more videos from another channel like this. Make them know wtf they had done to this car.

[@kevincoombs7348]

Definitely the right choice Archie. With their V8 being such a major point of Benz "63" series, how could they make such a mistake? Surely they must realise how a car sounds and performs >90mph is so much more important than at double those speeds.

[@jayasea4027]

Waiting for the 'why i cancelled my rr svr' vlog very soon. That will depreciate harder than that merc

[@AuraKurai]

I will never sell my 2018 coupe, nothing can replace that v8

[@spenym14]

I’m happy you canceled your order. I have zero interest in the new C63 which is such a shame. The power is incredible but it’s also very heavy and very complicated. I loved the pervious generation C63 and the W204. The v8 is part of the soul of the C63. I’m ok with the A class getting a 4 cylinder because it never had a V8 to begin with but to take out the soul of the C63 and make it overly complicated when it didn’t need to be is disappointing. The one thing I am happy about is that it looks the part, better than the M3 at least.

[@jeromepressley8104]

Totally agree Archie. For anyone buying this, you have to ask questions on when it comes to selling it. How much are you doing to lose on the resale value?? If it’s already lost nearly 40k off list price then can’t imagine what it’ll be like in 12 to 24 months time. This just isn’t a c63 in my mind. Surely do a v6 hybrid if you need to go down the hybrid route or do Bentleys amazing cutting off cylinders technology with hybrid maybe. There’s got to be something better than a 2 litter petrol hybrid system

[@888_Karma]

I don't know WHY mercedes went with that awful hybrid engine? They put a V8 in their new 2024 GT 63 2 Door Coupe. So why not put a V8 in the C63? It makes no sense? Also there is way too much tech in the C63 enhine wise that will all inevitably GO WRONG sooner or later and when the warranty runs out then you can forget about it!!!! I knew it was going to flop and it has.

[@rupertm2542]

Good man for calling out these piss take prices, they’re all at it!! The buyers market has set the value in the current climate and it’s high time they all realised it’s cannot carry on.

[@chubaoyolu6728]

Totally agree. Very very sad that Mercedes fumbled the bag with this edition of the hallowed c63. Thank goodness for the new E53 that just launched. Now that's a car I would absolutely buy.

[@MorakaCharles]

In my opinion they should have called it the C45 AMG. That way they would have sold more and never have had the pressure to live up to the iconic V8 predecessors.

[@memememine1]

What a shame. I actually think its a good looking car. The engineers even said they could have kept the v8. If they put their 4.0 v8 into this rather handsome but kinda subtle package I think it would have won alot of buyers over from the g80 m3 and its big grille.

[@1993j]

G80 interior is still far superior, as of recent Mercedes C class has god awful shiny black cheap plastic interior, everything moves, creaks and bends. The feel of it all reminds me of a £10 Aldi toaster or kettle.

[@pablosuarez4762]

Previous generation of C63s or E63s would be my target if I was looking for a Mercedes, but no doubts if I could afford it I would buy any BMW G8X model, insane power and handling people say…

[@quavohuncho6156]

don't buy it. Will be impossible to sell. They have already reduced the prices for these in Sweden and everyone still gets the M3/M4 instead.

[@errolflinch3879]

I don't blame you for not buying, if they had put the engine what was meant to be in it then they wouldn't be on this predicament....

[@Car10121-s]

Aren’t there many other cars that haven’t turned up that you’ve ordered?

[@scatsta7]

They should have just done a 750 bhp v8 twin turbo . Lighter faster more trunk space less tech to go wrong and an option of 4x4

[@danielheathcote5625]

Can’t say I’m surprised you cancelled your order, nobody wants to buy a car that’s tanking.i know all (well, the huge majority) of new cars tank the most money within the first driv3 home from the dealer after collection, but you’d hope the hype around a car like the C63 would mean the loss would be minimal, or price would b3 minimise£. Though I always suspected a car that was replacing a great series of V8’s with a battery and a4 cylinder would always tank, and be a let down to driv3 to boot.

[@jonesy-rh5fk]

Mercedes are so full of themselves that they’ve forgotten not just what people want, but how to make a good car; just look at anything with an EQ badge.

[@Po3tfx]

My last Merc was the E63s Amg V8 BiTurbo and its the last Merc I bought. I am not buying a trash 4 cylinder that make no sound for 105K........

[@hotdognobun]

Yup no interest in the new one. Once it's time to replace my coupe I'm thinking Blackwing or Vantage.

[@Teethclenser2007]

You don’t go from That BEAUTIFUL 6.2 to a bkp vw 2.0 liter, just no

[@nealc9230]

flip side is the new CLE 53 seems to be the car to get ( talking about new Merc models)

[@kickzly]

You made the right decision. I bought mine and after a month it’s in the dealer for some hybrid battery problem, it’s been a month now and not fixed yet!

[@nojabs999]

Well said archie. I certainly hope mercedes lose a fortune for going through the sheep dip and listening to the stupid government rules. Are mercedes stupid! They can carry on producing ice vehicles for many more years. AMG's are horrendous for depreciation, this pile of shite won't even leave the production line. AMG depreciation matters - lewis Hamilton.

[@zooski151]

You were the only thing person that ordered this car and now you cancelled. I remember comments were bashing me for saying it won’t sell and that they lost all previous customers.

[@benfl9636]

Had always been a goal of mine to attain a c63 at some point in life. I've finally reached that point but unfortunately it was not at the right time period when the hybrid was announced. So now i've jumped into a G80 M3 and have not regretted it one bit.

[@liciniobrizzio9859]

This is the worst decision ever made by the AMG team, whoever came with the idea of putting a 4cyl engine on a C63 should be fired immediately. This was the stupidest this ever ever

[@alexanderperry7821]

So this guy didn't know it was a 4 cylinder when he ordered it? I don't get it

[@thenorco75]

Over a 100 grand for a C class.😂😂😂

[@adultshark166]

Pretty normal in Asia, if u live here, ur broke ass cant even afford an A class 😂

[@Schulman728]

In North America you can fully spec this car online. Change seats. Steering wheel, different wheels, carbon fiber packages. England must be less

[@neilswainbank]

If you want a nice Mercedes with a fantastic engine either buy the old model c63 or a brabus

[@LogicalProgression4life]

How do we find out UK units sold?

[@danielmanktelow7477]

You done the right thing canceling your order archie.you could choose another super car like a porsche or lamborghini.or get another Mercedes like you used to have mate.they are so you.from Dan.m👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🚘🚘🚘

[@scaffmadd]

Totally agree It’s all about the roarrrrrrr😎

[@CapnT87]

Other manufacturer's have managed to keep 6 and 8-cylinder performance vehicles while maintaining compliance to the latest regulations - why can't Mercedes who already have a huge portfolio of EVs and hybrids to keep their average emissions numbers down, maintain the 4.0L in more cars? Kind of a rhetorical question but yea...should have kept my W205 C63...oh well, looks like they're cheap to buy back haha

[@fbf01]

This will go down as the biggest flop in the automotive world for decades. Has to.

[@vintageyu-hi-oh4271]

I used to have a w204 6.2 and I loved it, every time I turned it on it brought a smile to my face! The new w206 is a complete joke. No character and no sound, + costing over a 100,000 is just stupid, the only thing they got right was the steering wheel! No thanks amg il switch to bmw for a new car

[@gregheah7385]

I’m not sure what the fuss is about the price. Yes it looks high initially but once you realise it is essentially very close to the final price since there are so few options then it is directly comparable to an M3 Touring. I have just taken delivery of the latter at £102K and that’s without the Ultimate Pack. I have been an AMG nut and have owned 6 since my first in 2008 and continue to own my Black Series but this version is lost on me, giving me everything I don’t want or need whilst taking away simple things like boot capacity (350 litres for the estate is less than an A Class!). Unfortunately the M3 simply delays the inevitable when cars like the new C63 are as good as it gets but I’ll kick that can down the road as long as I can. AMG went from a brand all about emotion to one with none at all in the space of a single model change. Crazy.

[@CLS63AMGS]

i’ll keep my 585 HP 2015 CLS63 SAMG

[@pb3382]

Cool story bro.

[@brianmiller1977]

The problem as I see it: Yes people are upset about the engine, but for guys who like modifying their cars, I would wager AMG has already pushed that 2.0 litre pretty hard, so theres not much delta there with basic stage 2 + tune. What will be the gains realized from an Intake, downpipes, exhaust, intercooler, & tune, maybe 520WHP-530WHP. I dont know much about AMG engines, but I would imagine this is the same engine they use in the CLA45s, but if they use bigger turbos & injectors, then perhaps the gains will be a bit higher than a stage 2 45s. 500WHP-550WHP would not be enough for it compete with a stage 2 G80CXD. However, if by chance AMG did use a bigger turbo & injectors, and IF.... IF you can squeeze about 600WHP out of it(reliably) than maybe it could compete with the much lighter Mmachine. Before I would purchase one, I would want to know more about the engine and how its different from the CLA 45s. Comparatively a G80CXD with downpipes, intake, midpipe, & custom E40 map will add 200WHP & 200lbs(720WHP & 700lbs total) and give you a 9.7-9.8 1/4 mile car, that also likely handles much better on track & backroads. AMG will be releasing a AMG GT E performance soon with 800HP. Much more expensive, but still has the V8 bit, so Stage 2 on that car will turn it into a beast. Certainly a car im interested in.

[@tonymuir]

Over priced and should never have called it a 63....always gonna not sit well with the purists. I have a 45s, and this 63 is not far from that pricing bracket imo!

[@chiganuggoo9929]

At this point the legs have fell off the whole Mercedes AMG C/E63 series.... they've killed the legacy of what were awesome cars. Can't even be bothered to explain my comment reasons, it's all there for people to see...Who is making decisions at Mercedes, heads need to roll.....At least BMW are still making efforts to keep the legacy alive with their M Division..

[@marksmith7191]

Just shows how much power the consumers have 🤔

[@bouazzamajdoubi7974]

You do to your self a huge favour 😊

[@cephasmakuzva]

104k list but already 88k with 60 miles

[@mss531]

This is hopefully a sign for mb.. i didnt see any on the road while when the m3 came out i saw one every day.. also i saw yt revieiws that that thing consumption is crazy even more then a v8.. why would you buy a 4cyl hybrid if its even more thirsty then a v8😂

[@BenH2705]

I’d rather the updated gulia or m3 touring

[@duffydon1741]

Literally selling the badge and not the car has them taking a painful dump…good for them who did they think they were going to scam??? BMW is boss!!!

[@DISPLACEMENT_0_REPLACEMENT]

That’s why the CLE 53 with straight 6 and now confirmed. A larger cle63 Either it gets a v8 hybrid Or it’ll get the new e53 amg straight 6 with 630+hp

[@BoikanyoMabaso]

I AM ECSTATIC that it is a FLOP! Mercedes have lost it completely, Maybe in 6-8years they’ll be an interest.

[@jamies7398]

It’s a £60k RRP car, not £100k 😂

[@bradleylane8377]

If it ain’t broke don’t try to fuk it up over 100k for a 2 ltr 4cylinder you want fast you buy a ev the c63amg has always been a v8 rear wheel drive sledgehammer and the sound coming from the rear was iconic I’ve not seen one off these on the road so that says it all

[@bigphilswheels]

Top vlog as usual Archie. Finally the world is waking up to these over priced taxis! They're all about the noise and character of the engines and without them what's the point. That's why Taycans are half price at a year old! However,even with a Zonda engine in it, £104k!😂😂😂😂

[@adultshark166]

The huge margin that mercedes will gain makes sense but in the real world nah

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

Archie Hamilton Racing Great Video I'm sorry to hear that Mercedes isn't selling many C63S E Performances although I definitely get why and if I had the I'd rather get a 2023 C63S for that Absolutely incredible 6.2L Biturbo Engine

[@tenaya200304]

hi archie is that the some on the c43 se i test drove last week and it was a nice drive.i am thinking off getting one

[@stevenbaeyens2652]

To be honest it looks great. Due to that depreciation I would maybe buy one. Need to testdrive one tho

[@grahamkay6142]

Cars like this are losing the character

[@jongib6096]

lol this guy is such a tool 😂

[@veemacks7255]

I'm not amazed and don't remember any hype. All my memories of the reveal and test drives were of everyone saying it would flop because of the engine, the weight, and the expected price.

[@philauguste7310]

Didn't you have the E63s AMG exactly as you wanted it!? 🤔

[@rk88295]

Get the 8 cylinder engine if its 63 amg, battery will go down very quickly and you will be left with 200 less bjp majority time in this c 63 2 liter hybrid petrol

[@mvthew]

Trump 2024

[@jacksontet]

if they shove a v8 in it with a smaller hybrid system would be much better, or even a i6, but hen it might compete w the cle53

[@elliottdalton1857]

Surely the bmw XM has to be close to just as bad?

[@Viga057]

Sold over 5000 units in the first 9 months of 2023

[@elliottdalton1857]

@@Viga057 ordered then cancelled you mean haha

[@SoloTheStaticHater2810]

The car looks so beautiful, but that engine kills everything

[@Mike-dd8bd]

I would rather just have a full EV than a 4 cylinder hybrid performance car.

[@JonahX-ui9tf]

It’s everything AMG isnt so not a shock to me, when it first press released the moment I heard 4pot I went to watch something else.

[@SatariOracle2023]

The C63 was all about getting that massive engine from much more expensive models shoe horned into a c class. Was a muscle car as a lot of the power was not accesible. But people loved it for that very reason. It was fun loud and rraucous. Now, it offers nothing over the M3. Even a simple tune on the BMW will give you more power if thats the bragging rights you desire. Good luck tuning the c63se electric hy rid engine . The m3 platform is incredible for tuning enthusiasts. There are m3s in the low 9s and vids on youtube. C63 Should have been a v8 or at least a v6 with awd and same interior as new car. They would have sold loads of them. MB killed their loyal customer base instantly with this car. Very sad indeed.

[@Prufrock888]

Half the engine, half the price.

[@adultshark166]

Surprise nobody wants to pay the price of a rolex for an apple watch 🤣

[@b.squared]

i see the saem c63 since june at my local mb dealership so happy i didnt buy one its should be called the "sad 63" or lost 63

[@TheKing-tl8si]

Here we go again

[@dimitarpanayotov9282]

Merc shall rebranded it to c23 amg and price it around 50 000 euros ❤

[@toyotawagons4584]

Archie… now might be the time to buy an original OG w204 C63 for around £20k - £25k & supercharge it to make more power from its 6.2 V8 than this new heap of junk hybrid for way less than half the price! Would make some great KZbin content👌🏻🙌🏻

[@KingofInterns]

OG was C55 😊 less power but better sound and reliability

[@letmeknow4167]

Mb saying the 4 cyl was put in the new c63s bc of emission is a total lie. They r cutting costs for profit + f1 technology? Lmao classic marketing strat. They thought it would bring in more sales and people wont make a big deal bc their c43 amg are selling like hot cakes. Mb doesnt know what their "real" customer wants. If they can shove the v8 in the new s and e class they can do the same in the c63.

[@yoekss]

63 is not a 4cyl. Its a v8 i rest my case. This is the biggest blunder of mercedes. A lad in the office decided to to this and it was the biggest blunder ever of mb

[@DISPLACEMENT_0_REPLACEMENT]

U can’t option anything because Mercedes amg knows it’s not selling at all … so why waste money on crazy option list …

[@pms043]

What I know is mercedes would never disappoint....It's already taking a turn to the future which some cars haven't.. I trust THE AMG I TRUST THE 63s Benz all the way .. "Every real change comes with discomfort,Even when Jesus came to help you humans you focused on the negative than the positive,even now " I trust merc 100% and I'mma buy it when I have money❤️🇧🇼😌

[@igark5649]

Go and buy a BMW

[@CraigRobertson-w5g]

Blah blah blah, clickbait clickbait clickbait, Archie cancels more car orders than he actually gets delivered, surprised the dealers still talk to him

[@pb3382]

Jealousyyyyyy

[@cyrose1935]

To be fair Archie has a point in this instance 😂

[@fatdoi003]

the new C63, i'd rather get a M3 wagon or just EV

[@mattmartin9867]

Still wondering why tf u even considered placing that order…

[@SoloTheStaticHater2810]

Who tf hyped up this car? You r high bro

[@MrRedcelica]

as a mercedes fanboy i would not spend my hard earned on this car, its a WOKE shitbox car, id buy the last of the V8s

[@rakshithkaranam4976]

You did a damn good job 😂get a Porsche or a bmw bud

[@only1stefan]

im the first person to view this 🙂

[@shawnjr893]

Congratulations

[@BMW7series251]

I'll alert the media!!

[@Hulk-g4v]

I OWENED 3 GENS OF C63, WILL NEVER BUY THIS EMBARRASSING 4CYL, EVEN THEY PUT 2000HP IN IT........