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Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Overview
The E63's main motivation comes from the familiar bark of the hand-built 6.2-liter V8, now producing 518 hp at 6800 rpm and 465 ft-lbs of torque at 5200 rpm. This outguns both the current BMW M5 (500 hp) and Audi S6 (435 hp) for German bragging rights, although the Cadillac CTS-V's 556 hp is still top-dog in this category. Since manual transmissions are anathema to the three-pointed star, the company's tweaked seven-speed automatic transmission first seen in the SL63 AMG makes an appearance. It features such mercedes e-class accessories as a wet clutch rather than a traditional torque converter, which allows the monster motor's power to shine. Flatten your right foot on the accelerator and the E63 AMG jumps from 0-60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. Keep it there, and it'll eventually bump into its electronic speed limiter at 155mph in no time.
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Features
MECHANICAL
- 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
- 7-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission -inc: driver-adaptive shifting, Touch Shift
- Rear wheel drive
- Strut front suspension & 5-arm multi-link rear suspension
- Front/rear stabilizer bars
- Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
- 4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes
- Dual exhaust
EXTERIOR
- 18" AMG 5-spoke aluminum wheels -inc: 18" x 8.5" front, 19" x 9.0" rear
- P245/40R18 front & P265/35R18 rear high performance tires
- Temporary spare tire w/steel wheel
- Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof -inc: sunshade, 1-touch express open/close, sunroof memory
- Variable-focus halogen headlamps w/projector low beams
- Selectable light-sensing headlamps
- Front halogen foglamps
- Headlamp washing system
- Single red rear foglamp
- Pwr heated signal mirrors -inc: mirror memory, auto-dimming driver mirror
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated windshield washer reservoir
INTERIOR
- AMG premium leather seat trim
- AMG 10-way pwr multi-contour front sport seats -inc: 3-position seat memory, adjustable lumbar support, pwr active head restraints
- Heated front seats
- Split-folding rear seats
- AMG front/rear floor mats
- Rubber-studded stainless-steel pedals
- 4-way pwr tilt/telescopic steering column -inc: memory, programmable easy-exit feature
- AMG premium leather-wrapped steering wheel -inc: audio & multi-function display controls, aluminum shift paddles
- Multi-function display in instrument cluster -inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, digital speedometer, oil-level check, audio status, reminder & malfunction indicator, driver-programmable settings, trip meter, AMG race timer
- AMG black gauges w/white markings
- Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, quartz clock, electronic bar-graph fuel & coolant temp
- Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display
- Pwr windows w/1-touch express down & up
- Pwr door locks w/drive away locking
- SmartKey infrared remote -inc: trunk open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock
- Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener
- Cruise control
- Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilizer
- AMG Drive Unit -inc: MCT transmission settings, ESP settings, suspension settings, AMG drive modes
- Automatic 4-zone climate control -inc: dust & pollen filters, humidity & dew point sensors
- Electrically heated rear window w/auto shut-off
- Black Birdseye Maple wood trim
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Alcantara sun visors & headliner & pillars
- Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Illuminated entry system w/locator lighting
- Pwr rear sunshade
- Night security illumination
- Front/rear reading lights
- AMG leather-trimmed shift knob
- Cargo area & cabin 12V pwr outlets
SAFETY
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Programmable LED daytime running lamps w/auto override
- Front dual-stage air bags w/front passenger adaptive feature
- Front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS)
- Front/rear side curtain airbags
- Front side-impact airbags
- Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system -inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification
- Attention Assist drowsiness monitor
- PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
- All-position 3-point seat belts
- Front seat belts -inc: height adjustment, emergency tensioning device, adaptive belt force limiter
- Rear seat belts -inc: outboard emergency tensioning device, adaptive belt force limiter, outboard automatic height adjustment
- Outboard rear universal lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
- Child safety rear door locks
- Emergency interior trunk release
- Tire pressure monitoring system
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Specification
| VEHICLE |
| EPA Classification |
Mid-Size |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
- TBD - |
| ENGINE |
| Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
| Displacement |
6.3L/379 |
| Fuel System |
SFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
518 @ 6800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
465 @ 5200 |
| TRANSMISSION |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type |
7 |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.38 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.86 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.92 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.37 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.82 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.42/3.07 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
2.65 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.73 |
| MILEAGE |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
- TBD - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
- TBD - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
- TBD - |
| ELECTRICAL |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
- TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
- TBD - |
| COOLING SYSTEM |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
| WEIGHT INFORMATION |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| TRAILERING |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| SUSPENSION |
| Suspension Type - Front |
4-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
5-arm Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Sport Suspension |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Sport Suspension |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
| BRAKES |
| Brake Type |
Power |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
14.2 x 1.3 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
13.0 x 0.9 |
| TIRES |
| Front Tire Size |
P245/40R18 |
| Front Tire Size |
- TBD - |
| Rear Tire Size |
- TBD - |
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/35R18 |
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact |
| WHEELS |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
19 x - TBD - |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
19 x - TBD - |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 9.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
Compact |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| STEERING |
| Steering Type |
Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17.1 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
- TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
36.2 |
| FUEL TANK |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
21.1 |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase (in) |
113.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
192.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
- TBD - |
| Height, Overall (in) |
56.8 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) |
62.2 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) |
63.0 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
4.1 |
| Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
| CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS |
| Trunk Volume (ft3) |
15.9 |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft3) |
- TBD - |
| Front Head Room (in) |
37.9 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
57.8 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) |
38.2 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
35.8 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
56.9 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
