2011 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG is powered by a new 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8, which is replacing the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in the world – 6.2 liter AMG.
The new power unit has a code name – M 157, which produces 525PS (386 kW) and 557PS (410 kW) with the AMG Performance Package. The torque is 700Nm (516 lb-ft) and 800Nm (590 lb-ft), respectively. Because of the turbochargers, the new engine has a 22 percent improvement in fuel-economy over the predecessor. 2011 E63 AMG Saloon needs just 9.8 liters per 100 km and the Estate consumes 10 liters / 100km.
The engine is mated to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports gearbox, which has three driving modes – S, S+ and M.
The AMG Performance package rises the maximum charge pressure from 1.0 to 1.3 bar. It also includes AMG Performance steering wheel with black Alcantara, red-painted brake calipers, electric rear window blind and genuine carbon fibre AMG spoiler lip on the boot lid for the Saloon.
2011 E63 AMG stands on a 10-spoke 18” AMG light alloy wheels fitted with 255/R40 R 18 tyres on the front and 285/35 R 18 on the rear.
AMG Performance Studio:
- AMG RIDE CONTROL Performance suspension
- AMG light-alloy wheels in a new 10-spoke design, painted in titanium grey with a high-sheen finish, with 255/35 R 19 (front) and 285/30 R 19 (rear) tyres
- AMG rear axle locking differential with 40 percent locking action
- AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system
- AMG Exterior Carbon package
- AMG trim elements in carbon fibre/black piano lacquer
- Illuminated AMG door sill panels
- AMG Driver’s Package (includes restriction of top speed to 300 km/h, participation in driver training course at the AMG Driving Academy)
Pricing:
- E 63 AMG Saloon: 105,971 euros
- E 63 AMG Estate: 108,409 euros
- AMG Performance package: 8,306.20 euros
- Driver’s package: 3,213 euros
2011 Mercedes E63 AMG:
| E 63 AMG | E 63 AMG Estate | |
| Displacement | 5461 cc | 5461 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 98.0 x 90.5 mm | 98.0 x 90.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Output | 386 kW (525 hp) at 5250-5750 rpm 410 kW (557 hp) at 250-5750 rpm* |
386 kW (525 hp) at 5250-5750 rpm 410 kW (557 hp) at 5250-5750 rpm* |
| Max. torque | 700 Nm at 1750-5000 rpm 800 Nm at 2000-4500 rpm* |
700 Nm at 1750-5000 rpm 800 Nm at 2000-4500 rpm* |
| Engine weight (dry) | 204 kg | 204 kg |
| Fuel consumption NEDC combined | 9.8 l per 100 km | 10.0 l per 100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 230 g/km | 234 g/km |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 4.3 s 4.2 s* |
4.4 s 4.3 s* |
| Top speed** | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
* with AMG Performance package; ** electronically limited
Source: Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz is delighted to announce its brand-new AMG 5.5-liter V8 biturbo powerplant, which is ready to amaze the customers with astonishing peak output figures of 571 horsepower (420 kW) and 900 Nm of maximum torque. 
AMG is kicking off the new 2009 motoring season with a new dynamism: shortly after the launch of the new E-Class, the high-performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is presenting the new E 63 AMG. This dynamic sports saloon with day-to-day suitability impresses with outstanding performance, thrilling handling characteristics and a technology transfer from the SL 63 AMG high-performance Roadster.