Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Mercedes-Benz introduced the mighty E63 version of the E-Class' fourth generation at the 2009 New York Motor Show in April 2009, and it bumped the hearts of car enthusiasts.
It was the last naturally-aspirated E63 AMG before the downsizing trend that forced the German automaker to switch on the bi-turbo technology. Just like many other mid- or executive-sized sedans from Mercedes-Benz, it mixed the grunt of a sportscar with the comfort of a limo. And it did that flawlessly. And, just like its non-AMG brother, the regular W212, it shook the world with its new image.
In AMG clothing, the sedan featured a different front bumper fitted with an A-shaped lower grille than the rest of the W212 range. It was flanked by two side scoops where LED daytime running lights adorned filled the upper sides. The car's profile was visually enhanced by the 18" light-alloy wheels, with an option for a set of 19" in size. It was still subtle, yet the rear end of the car showed the four rectangular pipes that peaked from underneath the bumper.
Since it was a high-performance version of the W212, it didn't come with regular seats. The carmaker installed high-bolstered, leather-wrapped bucket seats at the front and a bench profiled for two in the back. The dashboard was still angular and shared most of its parts with the rest of the E-Class range, but the center console was specific for the AMG version. It was cluttered with more buttons that tuned the suspension, gearbox, and ESP settings. Yet, in normal mode, it felt like a regular E-Class, albeit with the brawling V8 sound from under the hood.
Its 6.2-liter engine was tuned to produce 63 mkg (465 lb-ft) of torque, hence the name, and it was paired with a seven-speed automatic gearbox (wet-clutch, not torque converter) named SPEEDSHIFT. Power went to the rear wheels only via an open-type differential, with an option for an axle-locking one.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.5 V8 7AT (525 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5461 cm3 |
Power: | 386 KW @ 6800 RPM 525 HP @ 6800 RPM 518 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 700 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (AMG-SPEEDSHIFT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/40 ZR 18 || 285/35 ZR 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.2 in (4882 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64/62.8 in (1,626/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.1 in (2873 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19 cuFT (538 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5269 lbs (2390 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 230 g/km |
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From 2011-onwards |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2 V8 7AT (525 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6208 cm3 |
Power: | 386 KW @ 6800 RPM 525 HP @ 6800 RPM 518 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 465 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 630 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (AMG-SPEEDSHIFT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/40 R 18 || 285/35 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.5 in (4890 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.9/62.7 in (1,623/1,593 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.1 in (2873 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19 cuFT (538 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5269 lbs (2390 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 295 g/km |