The V8 Could Turn Around the Hot C-Class . Yes, Autocar says that the same V8 that's headed for the CLE 63 will also end up in its sedan cousin. It won't be long before it happens

AMG has played with smaller engines in the recent past, controversially swapping the V8 out of the C63 for a four-cylinder powerplant. Downsizing is a common trend nowadays in the auto industry, but it was received with varying degrees of love from the brand's faithful as they yearned for that V8 grit.

Enthusiasts cried foul after the Mercedes-AMG C63 downsized from a twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 to a hybrid system built around a 2.0-liter turbo-four. Executives initially replied with “deal with it,

Mercedes AMG C63 facelift will make a V8 engine comeback in 2026, making the traditional burbling sounds we love from the exhaust. Tap for performance and other details.

While Merc's change of heart regarding AMG's top powertrains is welcome, there's an audible twist coming that old-school V8 lovers might not like

After flirting with a 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain for some of its 63-series models, Mercedes-Benz AMG now looks to be returning to a V-8.