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Even though Mercedes-Benz is too lazy to modify the 4Matic all-wheel drive system for the newly-introduced S-versions of its AMG models to correspond to right hand drive markets, they aren't lazy enough to sell the rear-wheel drive versions in those markets.
AutoExpress, for example, decided to test drive the fastest wagon that Mercedes-Benz has ever built, so they went straight for the E 63 AMG S-Model Estate.
Unfortunately, the lack of all-wheel drive - like in all left-hand drive markets – doesn't transform the 585 hp (577 bhp) wagon into a much more insane car, since that power is just 28 hp (27 bhp) more than the Performance Package version of the non-facelift E 63 AMG.
With 4Matic all-wheel drive at least it would have dropped its acceleration time in sub-Audi RS6 territory, which this rear-wheel drive variant doesn't, even though it is much more powerful.
As you probably know already, the M157 twin-turbocharged V8 in the E 63 AMG S-Model delivers 585 hp (577 bhp) and an Earth-moving 800 Nm (590 lb ft) of torque. With all the downsides caused by the lack of four-wheel drive to put all this power down more efficiently, AutoExpress seem pretty impressed with the car, but you should check out their review for yourself.
Unfortunately, the lack of all-wheel drive - like in all left-hand drive markets – doesn't transform the 585 hp (577 bhp) wagon into a much more insane car, since that power is just 28 hp (27 bhp) more than the Performance Package version of the non-facelift E 63 AMG.
With 4Matic all-wheel drive at least it would have dropped its acceleration time in sub-Audi RS6 territory, which this rear-wheel drive variant doesn't, even though it is much more powerful.
As you probably know already, the M157 twin-turbocharged V8 in the E 63 AMG S-Model delivers 585 hp (577 bhp) and an Earth-moving 800 Nm (590 lb ft) of torque. With all the downsides caused by the lack of four-wheel drive to put all this power down more efficiently, AutoExpress seem pretty impressed with the car, but you should check out their review for yourself.
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