After the teaser video yesterday, Mercedes-Benz AMG has unveiled the new S 63 AMG performance luxurious saloon. This is the most powerful car in the luxury segment, which sets new standards in terms of driving dynamics, lightweight construction and efficiency.
2014 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG is powered by the new 5.5 liter V8 bi-turbo with 585HP (430) at 5,500 RPM and 900Nm (667) at 2,2500 RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The 4Matic Long Wheelbase accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, which means that the almost two-ton luxurious saloon is as fast as Porsche 997 GT3 RS. What is more, the new S 63 AMG returns 27.9 mpg on combined cycle.
“Following the successful launch of the A 45 AMG and the CLA 45 AMG, the new S 63 AMG highlights our expertise in the automotive high-end segment. Lightweight construction and absolute performance are among the key strengths of the new flagship model from Mercedes-AMG.”, commented Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
“We have unquestionably achieved our aim of making the new S 63 AMG more powerful, lightweight and efficient than its predecessor. In terms of driving dynamics as well, the S 63 AMG has made giant leaps forward.”, finished Tobias Moers, Head of Overall Vehicle Development and Board Member of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
Standard equipment for all S 63 AMG models includes:
- AMG door sill panels
- AMG floor mats
- AMG sports pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs
- Ambient lighting
- Attention Assist
- Collision Prevention Assist
- COMAND Online
- 10 loudspeakers with Frontbass
- Metallic paintwork
- Pre-Safe® Plus
- Tyre pressure loss warning system
- LED High Performance headlamps
Options list:
- AMG Exterior Carbon-Fibre package
- AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system
- AMG carbon-fibre engine cover
- AMG performance steering wheel in nappa leather / Dinamica, black
- AMG trim in carbon fibre/black piano lacquer
- Brake calipers, painted red
Additional optional extras include:
- Air-Balance package
- Burmester® surround sound system
- Burmester® high-end 3D surround sound system
- Business Telephony in the rear
- Chauffeur package
- designo appointments packages
- Executive seat
- Exclusive package
- First-Class rear suite
- Folding tables in the rear
- LED Intelligent Light System
- Seat Comfort package incl. Energising massage function
- Warmth Comfort package
The models at a glance:
| S 63 AMG Short wheelbase |
S 63 AMG Long wheelbase* |
S 63 AMG 4MATIC Long wheelbase |
|
| Displacement | 5,461 cc | 5,461 cc | 5,461 cc |
| Output | 585 hp at 5,500 rpm |
585 hp at 5,500 rpm |
585 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 900 Nm
at 2,250-3,750 rpm |
900 Nm
at 2,250-3,750 rpm |
900 Nm
at 2,250-3,750 rpm |
| Fuel consumption
NEDC combined |
27.9 mpg | 27.9 mpg | 27.4 mpg |
| CO2 emissions | 237 g/km | 237 g/km | 242 g/km |
| Kerb weight (according to EC) | 1,970 kg**
2,045 kg*** |
1,995 kg**
2,070 kg*** |
1,995 kg**
2,070 kg*** |
| Acceleration
0-62 mph |
4.4 s | 4.4 s | 4.0 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph**** | 155 mph**** | 155 mph**** |
* Only available as right-hand drive; ** Ready-to-drive condition (Fuel tank filled 90%, without driver and luggage); *** Kerb weight (fuel tank 90% full, with driver (68 kg) and luggage
(7 kg));**** Electronically limited
Source: Mercedes
