The C-Class could also be retrofitted with a V8 engine, although none of its direct competitors had an eight-cylinder
Mercedes-Benz has been the most aggressive in reducing cylinder counts of late, which – unfortunately or not – is almost mandatory due to increasingly strict environmental protection regulations. On ordinary models, this may not even bother buyers, but fans of performance-oriented versions are already more sensitive to this. After all, if you’re already spending 30-40 million on a car, it’s still embarrassing to tell your friends that only four cylinders roar in the car.
There is no AMG E-class yet, but if there was one, it would initially only be offered with a six-cylinder engine
In the new AMG C63 S E-Performance, a 2-liter four-cylinder engine runs, let’s say there is no reason to be ashamed in terms of performance, 670 hp is still more than what competitors offer. Of course, that’s thanks to the hybrid system, but if there’s already a V8 powered by an electric motor anyway (in the four-door GT63 and S63 AMGs), why isn’t it included in the smaller sedans as well? Refers to the car and driver a carscopes It claims that, according to inside information, Mercedes-Benz has considered introducing said engine in the E- and C-Class range.
There are already 63 SL’s, and E-Performance may arrive soon, naturally with the V8
No reason is given, but we can tell that there is a great chance of bringing the V8 back, as the chassis of the C and E-classes do not need to be modified to install the hybrid V8, only the bonnet needs to be raised slightly – this makes it more attractive. The eight-cylinder produces 830 hp in the four-door AMG GT and 790 hp in the S63, which, by the way, is also used in Aston Martins. In the C and E classes, we should face less performance than this, although a lot may depend on direct competitors, for example, the next BMW M5 powerhouse. All we know about the latter is that it will also be renewed with a hybrid system, but it is likely that the eight-cylinder will not be offered below. By the way, the new E-class has not yet received an AMG version, but, according to rumors, it will be offered with a six-cylinder engine in the first run. The V8 may return to the two sedans as early as 2026, but we don’t know yet in what form – it will replace the four- and six-cylinder, or it will be offered above as a new, higher-end version. Designation 73 was already protected by Mercedes, although it wasn’t used for the AMG GT four-door and top-of-the-line S-Class, and it wasn’t even used in the SL. Regardless of the name, the hope that there will be a V8 engine again in the Mercedes-Benz C- and E-Class is well founded.
