Delivering even faster acceleration, the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine generates up to 612hp, enabling the E 63 S 4MATIC+ to go from 0-100kph in 3.4s. This makes it the most powerful engine ever installed in an E-Class. It’s also even more efficient thanks to a cylinder deactivation system fitted as standard.
The AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (Multi Clutch Technology) nine-speed sports transmission is combined with a wet start-off clutch for the first time. This allows more agile response times to be achieved. Another highlight is the completely new AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system. It combines the advantages of various drive configurations.
Torque distribution on the front and rear axles, which until now was strongly rear-biased, is fully variable for the first time. This ensures optimum traction right up to the physical limit, whatever the road conditions. The exterior design, featuring a new radiator grille and coupé-style inset bonnet, underlines the performance figures.
The exterior design is all about sleek edges and defined muscles. With a new design forward of the A-pillar, the bonnet is inset between the wings and bumper like on a coupé. More powerful-looking and 17mm wider, the wheel arches accommodate the greater track width and the larger wheels on the front axle.
The new radiator grille with twin louvres in silver chrome, vertical black struts and “AMG“ lettering likewise emphasises the distinctive look. The wide front apron is inspired by the design of a jet wing.
On the side of the car is an arrow-shaped wing signet in silver chrome bearing three-dimensional “V8 BITURBO 4MATIC+“ lettering – an eye-catching way to highlight the drive system. The side sill panels make the saloon appear to sit even lower on the road and elongate the overall line. Inserts in silver chrome differentiate the S model.
As standard, the E 63 4MATIC+ comes with 9.5 J x 19 (front) and 10 J x 19 (rear) 10-spoke light-alloy wheels painted titanium grey with a high-sheen finish, with tyres in size 265/35 ZR 19 (front) and 295/30 ZR 19 (rear). The E 63 S 4MATIC+ runs on tyres of sizes 265/35 ZR 20 (front) and 295/30 ZR 20 (rear) mounted on 9.5 J x 20 (front) and 10 J x 20 (rear) 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted matt titanium grey with a high-sheen finish.
A new design of 20-inch cross-spoke forged wheel, which looks as though it is centrally locked, is available as an option. Both cars ride on a three-chamber air suspension system.
The muscular rear end has a defined spoiler lip in the colour of the vehicle on the boot lid, the rear apron with diffuser-look insert, and the two bright chrome-plated twin tailpipe trim elements on the selectable sports exhaust system. The E 63 S 4MATIC+ also features a trim strip in silver chrome on the rear apron.
Although both cars have all-wheel drive as standard, it is still possible to drift thanks to fully variable torque distribution. This is where drift mode, part of the standard specification for the E 63 S 4 MATIC+, comes into its own. This can be activated in the “Race“ drive program using the shift paddles, provided that ESPis deactivated and the transmission is in manual mode. When drift mode is activated, the E 63 S 4MATIC+ becomes a purely rear-wheel drive vehicle. Drift mode remains engaged until the driver deactivates it again.
The AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT nine-speed sports transmission is specially tuned to requirements in the new E 63 4MATIC+ and E 63 S 4MATIC+.
To improve traction and vehicle dynamics the E 63 4MATIC+ has a mechanical rear differential lock and the E 63 S 4MATIC+ has an electronically controlled rear differential lock. Both differentials reduce the slip on the inside wheel when cornering, without control interventions in the braking system. This ensures that the driver is able to accelerate out of corners earlier and with more power thanks to the improved traction.
The car remains more stable when braking from high speeds, and the limited-slip differential also improves traction when moving off.
The greatest benefit of the electronic rear-axle limited-slip differential is the even more sensitive and proactive control, which pushes the thresholds higher and makes it even easier to drive at the vehicle’s limits. To deliver optimum cooling, the housing of the limited-slip differential has additional cooling fins.
Both variants offer room to personalise. The Night package, attractive wheel alternatives and two carbon-fibre packages can be used to customise the exterior specification. In the interior the Performance steering wheel in nappa leather/DINAMICA microfibre and the Performance seats, which are available for the first time, reinforce the sporty character. Carbon-fibre trim parts or glass-fibre elements in matt silver round off the possibilities.
Available for around a year after the market launch, the E 63 S 4MATIC+ “Edition 1” features a paint finish in night black magno and stripes on the side sill panels. Added to this are new AMG 20-inch forged wheels in matt black with high-gloss polished rim flange and the Night package.
The interior gets AMG Performance seats in black nappa leather with yellow topstitching. Also colour-matched are the AMG Performance sports steering wheel, door armrests, centre console, AMG floor mats and IWC-designed analogue clock with yellow topstitching or accents. The sports steering wheel in black DINAMICA microfibre features “Edition 1” lettering and a 12 o’clock marking in black. Carbon-fibre trim elements further amplify the sportiness.
