2017 Mercedes E63 AMG

Mercedes-AMG explains why updated E63 S didn’t get a power hike

Mercedes-AMG has explained why the mid-cycle refresh of the E63 S super-sedan didn’t include a power hike.

While Affalterbach’s facelifted E63 S saloon gained a handful of styling and aero revisions plus some under-the-skin tweaks to ostensibly improve comfort levels, the twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 was left untouched, delivering an unchanged 450 kW and 850 N.m to all four corners.

Drummond Jacoy, Mercedes-AMG director of overall vehicle development, told Motor1.com the firm didn’t want the E63 S to tread on the toes of a certain sibling.

“To emphasize the driving capabilities, it wasn’t just a case of pure numbers. We were very happy with the engine size and driving characteristics,” he said.

“We have a car line-up, and above the E63, we have the GT63 S, and we don’t want to have an overlap there, so we kept additional power exclusive to the GT63 S,” Jacoy explained.

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Mercedes-AMG explains why updated E63 S didn’t get a power hike

Mercedes-AMG has explained why the mid-cycle refresh of the E63 S super-sedan didn’t include a power hike. While the facelifted E63 S gained a handful of styling revisions plus some tweaks to ostensibly improve comfort levels, the twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 was left untouched, delivering an...
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Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate 2020 review

Should I buy one?

In addition to all the performance stuff, the E63 Estate is a big family car. Fit and finish are good and there’s loads of room in the back seats and boot. It just so happens that it has a 603bhp V8 in the front of it. Do go to Germany to make sure all of the horsepower is there from time to time.

You suspect that AMG has spent quite a lot of time around the latest Audi RS6 Avant, a compelling car that's the sort of ‘dream daily’ in a lot of people’s fantasy lottery garage. The E63 is back to better vie for that spot.

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Here's how much the refreshed Mercedes-AMG E63 S costs in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz South Africa has released local pricing for the refreshed Mercedes-AMG E63 S sedan.

So, how much will it cost you? Well, pricing for the facelifted E63 S 4Matic+ starts at R2 436 440, which makes it some R228 616 more expensive than the likewise refreshed BMW M5 Competition.

Revealed in June 2020, Affalterbach’s updated super-saloon sticks with its twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8, which delivers an unchanged 450 kW and 850 N.m to all four corners via a nine-speed automatic transmission. As before, this results in a sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in a claimed 3,4 seconds and an electronically governed top speed of 300 km/h.

What has changed? Well, in addition to the exterior styling updates, the facelifted E63 S gains Mercedes-Benz’s “widescreen cockpit” arrangement comprising a pair of 12,25-inch displays, along with a new AMG Performance steering wheel with “haptic sensing aids” and the latest MBUX infotainment system featuring AMG-specific functions.

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Here's how much the refreshed Mercedes-AMG E63 S costs in South Africa - CAR Magazine

Mercedes-Benz South Africa has released local pricing for the refreshed Mercedes-AMG E63 S sedan. So, how much will it cost you? Well, pricing for the... Read more →
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DRIVEN: Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 9G-tronic

AMG listens to its customers and heeded the call for adaptive dampers to aid comfort on long-distance journeys. Except our drive in the V8 leviathan was nowhere near an actual road – with two laps of the Big Z and half a dozen runs around a wet skidpan our lot. This super-saloon couldn’t impress more if it jumped out of a cake wearing full race overalls. The grip astounds and the power and torque thrills rather than frightens. A supple ride soaks up fast, bumpy corners with aplomb and balanced steering keeps everything poised at all times. Arm all the driver aids in the correct sequence and you’ll engage the vehicle’s party piece, rear-wheel-drive only "Drift Mode".

We were lucky enough to test this feature quite extensively on the wet skidpan and it did not disappoint. It was a journey of discovery, finding that confidence to squeeze the throttle and knowing when the rear end was going to break away and then managing the situation with controlled steering and throttle inputs to maintain the slide. The abundance of torque on the slippery surface meant a less-is-more approach worked a treat. Once in the groove, it was a pleasurable, almost comfortable experience. Best of all, after taking a repeated hammering, the AMG felt like it had hardly broken a sweat.

FAST FACTS

Model: Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 9G-tronic
Price: R2 423 000
Engine: 4,0-litre, V8 twin-turbopetrol
Power: 450 kW @ 5750 r/min
Torque: 850 N.m @ 2 500-4 500 r/min
0-100 km/h: 3,4 seconds
Top Speed: 300 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 11,6 L/100 km
CO2: 267 g/km
Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
Maintenance Plan: Five-year/100 000 km

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DRIVEN: Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 9G-tronic - CAR Magazine

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Look out, BMW M5 CS? Mercedes-AMG files to trademark 'E73' badge

Daimler has filed an application to trademark the “E73” badge, leading to speculation Mercedes-AMG is preparing a model conceived to seriously outgun the new BMW M5 CS.

Uncovered by the folks over at CarBuzz, the application was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on 5 March 2021.

Of course, previous reports have suggested Mercedes-Benz’s high-performance arm is hard at work developing a GT73 flagship, complete with plug-in hybrid technology and around 600 kW.

This upcoming GT73 model is expected to combine the Affalterbach-based firm’s familiar twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 with an electric motor. And since the GT 4-Door Coupé rides on a platform derived from that underpinning the E-Class sedan, such a powertrain could quite conceivably be employed by the rumoured E73, too.

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Look out, BMW M5 CS? Mercedes-AMG files to trademark 'E73' badge… - CAR Magazine

Daimler has filed an application to trademark the “E73” badge, leading to speculation Mercedes-AMG is preparing a model conceived to seriously outgun the new BMW... Read more →
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Brabus 800 is a more beastly E63 S AMG with 588 kW

One thing’s for sure, Brabus doesn’t believe in modest power hikes. The Mercedes-AMG E63 S was already a beast of a sedan with its outputs of 450 kW and 850 N.m, but with the Brabus 800 the German tuner has taken things to the next level, and then some.

Think 588 kW at 6600 rpm and 1000 N.m from 3600 revs.

To achieve this Brabus engineers replaced the two turbochargers that are fitted to the 4-litre AMG V8, with upgraded blowers that allow a boost pressure of up to 1.6 bar. The German tuner has worked its magic on the engine management software too, while also finding the time to bolt on a Brabus high-performance exhaust system with electronic sound management.

The powertrain upgrades make the E63 S four-tenths of a second quicker from zero to 100 km/h, which now comes up in three seconds flat, but the top speed remains electronically limited to 300 km/h.

On a more functional note, Brabus has also developed software to permanently disable the car’s idle-stop system.

Customers who want to sharpen up the dynamics can opt for a Brabus Sports Unit for the air suspension system, which lowers the car by an extra 10 or 20 millimetres depending on the drive mode selected.

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Brabus 800 is a more beastly E63 S AMG with 588 kW - CAR Magazine

The Mercedes-AMG E63 S was already a beast of a sedan with its outputs of 450 kW and 850 N.m, but with the Brabus 800 the German tuner has taken things to the next level, and then some.
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