Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

Summary

A 585hp S-Model 4Matic joins the 2013 Mercedes E63 range as AMG's first four-wheel drive saloon and estate, while the 'ordinary' E63 is upgraded to 557hp. Yeehaw.

What: Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and E63 AMG S-Model 4Matic
Where: Barcelona, Spain
Date: February 2013
Price: From £73,720 (S-Model TBC; expect to pay at least £6,000 more)
Available: On sale now, arriving in June
Key rivals:Audi RS6, BMW M5, Jaguar XFR, cruise missile with a saddle

We like: massive performance, incredible 4Matic traction, surprisingly comfortable, epic exhaust note, yet refined when required
We don't like: 4Matic only available in left-hand drive. But it IS available.

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First impressions

It's not everyday that the geezer essentially accountable of the new model you have return to drive - during this case the 557hp+ 2013 revision of the Mercedes E63 AMG - says over dinner that he hopes it rains throughout the drive tomorrow.
Keeping in mind that Mercedes AMG historically specialises in bright nuts rear-wheel drive machinery, inevitably propelled by engines that area unit to normal burning what the sledgehammer is to a nutcracker - in addition to the actual fact we're in European nation - and this solely gets additional weird.

Amazing what a few extra horses can do

Except the automotive we're discussing isn't any normal AMG. Instead it is the new E63 S-Model, not solely the primary AMG to realize that further S-Model appellative, however additionally the primary to feature Mercedes' 4Matic machine drive while not, in purpose of truth, being something associate degreey respect} like an SUV.
The result's a 585hp - affirmative, 5 hundred and 85 - all-wheel drive E-Class that streaks from 0-62mph in barely three.6 seconds. wonderful what a number of additional horses (ok, 28) and plenty of additional traction will do. Scaring supercar homeowners is currently a really real sport. Not least those with AMG's own SLS. that is so slower.
But before you start scrabbling for that checkbook, there's one thing of a snag for bright nuts AMG patrons in Britain: because of technical constraints, the S-Model 4Matic is simply offered in left-hand drive.
Gladly, Mercedes kingdom has set it'll still sell it to you - it is a special order, however you'll be able to have one (in distinction to the BMW M550d, that is however a far off European dream). what is additional, AMG has nonappointive to make a rear-wheel drive 585hp E63 AMG S-Model in right-hand drive, only for U.S. (again, eat that, BMW M Division ).

Performance

Unfortunately, the prospect of 585hp in AN E-Class with solely 2 driven wheels for purchase is seemingly too shivery for our Continental cousins, so explicit combination is not nonetheless offered in left-hand drive. that means we have a tendency to were cursed with the 4Matic throughout the launch programme. This was awful. Honestly.
Before you all strop off in an exceedingly funk of 'what's the purpose of this then?' we have a tendency to did additionally quester - er - smartly examine an everyday 2013 E63 with the requisite rear-drive characteristics. that additionally gets a mention here.
But since the 557hp currently on supply in this automotive is basically admire the previous E63 AMG Performance Package Plus), we're planning to examine the full-fat 4Matic automotive most closely during this instance. mostly as a result of it's totally brilliant.

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AMG has designed its name on the fine line between barely strained motive muscle and fiery death - an excessive amount of engine, deficient chassis was the accusation of recent. however in recent years the chaps from Affalterbach have delivered some seriously satisfying driver's cars.
So the move to form additional performance accessible, additional of the time should not extremely return as a surprise. do not look therefore worried; this most positively does not imply the tip to it buttock-clenching component of rawness that is historically set AMG apart from M Division and Quattro GmbH.
This is a fiercely quick automotive. Ridiculous, even. If your eyes do not pop wide a minimum of to a small degree bit each single time you nail the throttle you are either Lewis Hamilton otherwise you want your social conscience examined. and also the means the exhaust note rips the air at most attack - we've still got the goose bumps currently.
At the S-Model's heart is that the five.5-litre Biturbo V8 acquainted from different massive AMGs. Remarkably few changes are accomplished to realize the ability hike - with raised boost pressure (from zero.9 to 1.0 bar) and revised injection temporal order the most mods known.

Ride and handling

But the S-Model does not simply have additional power, it's currently up to 590lb linear unit of force -compared to 531lb linear unit for the new 'base' model - offered from simply one,750rpm all the far to five,000rpm. It's this twist that creates your tummy pucker and also the tail tweak, ought to that right boot return down too significant.

 Boy, does the E63 make you feel alive

As it happens, even the rear-wheel drive model gets nice traction within the dry - man AMG did not get his want for wet weather (thank goodness). therefore with a sweet judged stability system there is very little to essentially worry here, unless you are a cloven-hoofed stupid person. But, boy, will the E63 cause you to feel alive.
Add another twenty eight rampaging horses and AMG's artfully optimised version of 4Matic, however, and you have got a automotive that is as unrelenting nonetheless directionally capable as a aircraft. to not mention AN absolute blast.
The force bias is nominally split 33:67 in favour of the rear shaft, and also the initial understeer exhibited by most quick Audis is entirely absent here. Instead it's just like the E63 claws right into the road to continuously haul itself forward through the turns, which implies your confidence and cornering speeds shoot higher and better.

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The 2013 E63 gets a revised exterior, in-line with changes to the regular E-Class however fitly beefed up by a brand new AMG grille style and obligatory diffuser at the rear. AN choices raid can reveal every kind of carbonfibre and different tinsel, for those seeking a good additional aggressive look.
On the within you get lashings of animal skin, a flat-bottomed wheel, and also the short AMG gear selector that some hate and a few love. we have a tendency to count ourselves firmly within the latter grouping. S-Models get distinction gray handicraft and silver seatbelts. Luxury add-ons embrace a Bang & Olufsen stereo.

Interior

The E63 is offered with all the protection kit introduced on the 2013 E-Class, a lot of of that has been developed for the forthcoming S-Class. This includes the new "Stereo Multi-Purpose Camera", that permits the automotive to look at and analyse the road ahead to a way more correct degree than has ever been doable before.
Working along side all the opposite offered sensors, this implies the E63 will get you out of bother nearly as quickly as its engine can get you into it, if that is what you wish. instead, you'll be able to still switch each electronic aid entirely off - though the ESP's new "Curve Dynamic Assist" truly will increase legerity.

Economy and safety

The E63 is available with all the safety kit introduced on the 2013 E-Class, much of which has been developed for the forthcoming S-Class. This includes the new "Stereo Multi-Purpose Camera", which enables the car to observe and analyse the road ahead to a far more accurate degree than has ever been possible before.

Working together with all the other available sensors, this means the E63 can get you out of trouble almost as quickly as its engine will get you into it, if that's what you want. Alternatively, you can still switch every electronic aid entirely off - although the ESP's new "Curve Dynamic Assist" actually increases agility.

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AMG suspension changes embrace wheels spaced 48mm more out at the front, rising stability, whereas the 4Matic includes a lockup rear differential for bigger on-limit management. As you'd expect the brakes area unit a lot of larger, too - and there is a carbon-ceramic upgrade if you are going to figure it extremely onerous.
Economy is not specifically a problem for purchasers of this sort of automotive, except for the record Mercedes claims twenty eight.8mpg with 230g/km greenhouse emission emissions for the quality version, 27.4mpg with 242g/km for the S-Model 4Matic. What did you expect, given the extraordinary performance? you will be lucky to urge anyplace near that really.
Speaking of performance, rear-wheel drive solely S-Model patrons can got to move with 0-62mph in three.9 seconds, whereas the regular rear-wheel drive automotive completes the lunge in four.2. prime speed is proscribed to 155mph on all variants - tho' we're positive your case will have a friendly word if you wish additional.

The MSN Cars verdict

Let's be clear: you are unlikely to search out the 'ordinary' 557hp E63 AMG underwhelming. It's savagely quick, and though often daunting in low grip things, for a few solely the extra ornateness of rear-wheel drive can do. The S-Model during this configuration is certain to be unreservedly spectacular.
But for us, the S-Model 4Matic may be a revelation. Delivering astonishing traction while not entirely amputating the intrinsic charm of AMG's historically - and wonderful - sick predilections, it delivers real supercar pace with most utility. Such a shame we will not have it in right-hand drive.

source : http://cars.uk.msn.com/reviews/mercedes-benz-e63-amg-review-2013-onwards