C 63 S

Cagliari is a city you drive: the seafront along Via Roma, the climb to the Castello quarter, the long straight of the Poetto at dawn as the Sella del Diavolo catches the light. The C 63 S moves through all of it in a tailored suit — four doors, understated presence in graphite grey — then changes character the moment the city ends and the Costa del Sud panoramic road begins, the sea reappearing at every bend towards Chia.

From there the script is well rehearsed: Tuerredda, Capo Malfatano, then the climb back towards Villasimius on the far side of the gulf. We have set it down in our Cagliari–Chia–Villasimius grand tourer itinerary, and the C 63 S is its most modern interpreter. The natural starting point is the capital, with Mercedes-AMG rental in Cagliari and delivery to your hotel or the airport.

The figure says everything and nothing: 0–100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. What the number does not convey is how the thrust arrives: the rear electric motor bites instantly, the 2.0-litre turbo climbs through the revs with a raw, mechanical crescendo, and between the two the 9-speed SPEEDSHIFT MCT automatic slots gears without a tremor. The sensation is of a progressive catapult — no gap, no waiting, just unbroken acceleration.

Through the twists the C 63 S is surgical: direct, talkative steering; all-wheel drive that leaves the rear axle just enough freedom to let you feel the tyres working; powerful brakes that recover energy at every marker board. In electric mode, by contrast, it enters the city in absolute silence: arriving at dinner in the centre without a murmur, after an afternoon of corners on the Costa del Sud, is a small luxury only this car offers in its class.

For years the badge C 63 meant V8. The new generation made a radical choice: a plug-in hybrid system matured through AMG's Formula 1 experience, more power than ever before — 680 hp in total — and a dual personality the combustion engine alone could never offer. It is the right car for anyone who wants to understand where performance cars are heading, without giving anything up today.

Five seats and a genuine sedan's boot make it equally suited to those travelling with family or colleagues: holdalls, cabin cases and camera bags all find a home without compromise. Within our catalogue of premium sports cars for rent in Sardinia it is the all-rounder par excellence. Check availability with our WhatsApp concierge, sharing your dates and delivery point.