SavageGeese gave the 2025 Mercedes C63 AMG S E Performance a positive 66/100 score, calling it one of the most controversial cars they've reviewed due to its turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid powertrain replacing the V8. The standout strengths are its exceptional driving dynamics—featuring rear-wheel steering, torque vectoring, and a rear-biased weight balance—plus flawless exterior styling with a classically butch muscle car appearance and premium interior materials like carbon fiber and aluminum. The major compromises are the trunk space severely hampered by the battery pack placement, a completely touch-based infotainment system that SavageGeese found distracting and unintuitive, and a complex hybrid drivetrain that would be a nightmare to service outside of warranty. This car suits performance enthusiasts who lease rather than buy and can tolerate digital-only controls in exchange for exceptional handling and over-the-top acceleration.