[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/mercedes-amg-e63-powerful-e-class-yet\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/mercedes-amg-e63-powerful-e-class-yet\/","headline":"Mercedes-AMG E63","name":"Mercedes-AMG E63","description":"Executives throughout the UK have a new dream car to drool over on their office wall and this is it: the freshly reworked Mercedes-AMG E 63 4MATIC+. It is the most powerful E-Class yet and it will set a new standard for performance saloons when it goes on sale early 2017. Tobias Moers, chairman of Mercedes-AMG\u2019s management board, says the car represents \u201cthe biggest step forward we’ve ever taken from one generation to the next\u201d, so what\u2019s so special about […]","datePublished":"2016-10-31","dateModified":"2017-01-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/feature-39.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/feature-39.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/mercedes-amg-e63-powerful-e-class-yet\/","about":["Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":385,"keywords":["amg","E 63S","E-Class","E63","Ford Focus RS","Jaguar F-Type","mercedes"],"articleBody":"Executives throughout the UK have a new dream car to drool over on their office wall and this is it: the freshly reworked Mercedes-AMG E 63 4MATIC+.It is the most powerful E-Class yet and it will set a new standard for performance saloons when it goes on sale early 2017.Tobias Moers, chairman of Mercedes-AMG\u2019s management board, says the car represents \u201cthe biggest step forward we’ve ever taken from one generation to the next\u201d, so what\u2019s so special about it?Well, considering it\u2019s a four-door five-seat saloon, it\u2019s as quick as Jaguar\u2019s 568bhp F-Type SVR.That\u2019s down to the 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 under the bonnet that can whip up 563bhp of power and 750Nm of torque. It\u2019s frighteningly quick, racing to 62mph from a standstill in just 3.5 seconds, with speed limited to 155mph.As if that wasn\u2019t rapid enough, there is also a higher performance S version with 604bhp that completes the benchmark sprint in 3.4 seconds, while the red needle goes to 186mph with the AMG Driver package added.Both variants of the E 63 use a nine-speed automatic transmission and come as all-wheel-drive as a rule. However, a dedicated \u2018drift mode\u2019 (inspired by the Focus RS perhaps?) shoves all the torque to the back wheels for pure track-day thrills.There\u2019s more to it than just thrashing about at sickening speeds though. The E 63\u2019s engine features an automatic cylinder deactivation function, which means that when it\u2019s not going hell for leather, some of the engine\u2019s cylinders are switched off in the interest of fuel efficiency and extending mile range.Compared to the regular E-Class, the E 63 is 17mm wider with the wheel arches making up the greater track width and the larger wheels on the front axle. This lends it a more powerful and aggressive stance while other external changes see the addition of a new radiator grille and coupe-style inset bonnet.The cabin contains all the same luxury and high-tech equipment as the standard E-Class, but the AMG-branded steering wheel has a flat bottom and electroplated shift paddles.Orders will be accepted from January 2017, with deliveries beginning around the middle of the year. Prices are expected to stay in the region of previous E 63, around \u00a375,000, with the S set to ring in at \u00a382,000."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sports Performance And Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Mercedes-AMG E63","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/mercedes-amg-e63-powerful-e-class-yet\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]