2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S

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Rating8.7

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Midsize Sedan
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$107,500 - $112,450
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Exceptionally crafted interior

Stiffer suspension setup

Refreshed exterior design

Powerful turbocharged engine

Small cargo capacity compared to rivals

New MBUX infotainment system

Thrilling handling

Specs & Features

$107,500

price

603 hp @ 5750 rpm

horsepower

627 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.0L 8cyl AWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the high-performance luxury sedan segment, the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S Sedan is a direct competitor to the BMW M5, the Porsche Panamera 4S, and the Audi RS 7. The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S starts off at an MSRP of $108,550. It is a standalone trim offered with a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 and a 9-speed automatic transmission, producing 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the AMG E 63 S Sedan manages a 0-60 of 3.0 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG. 

Buying Advice

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S Sedan is the car that offers the absolute best blend of performance and luxury in this segment. It competes again very prominent competitors but no other car ticks all the boxes as this one does. Some competitors might be a fraction of a second quicker than the AMG E 63 S but they could never match the overall quality of this car.

Trims

    Base
    $107,500 onwards
    • Active Parking Assist
    • Active Stop-and-Go Assist
    • Head-Up display
    • Two-Piece all-LED tail lamps

Compare to similar cars

Price

$23,950- $33,950

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.79

Horsepower

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque

181 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$51,550- $54,650

Gasoline

8.35

316 hp @ 5700 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

5

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$69,200- $78,350

Gasoline

7.29

335 hp @ 5000 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1370 rpm

5

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$107,500- $112,450

Gasoline

8.73

603 hp @ 5750 rpm

627 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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$23,995- $29,995

Gasoline

6.24

174 hp @ 5000 rpm

206 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

5

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$76,800

Gasoline

8.01

523 hp @ 5500 rpm

553 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$40,350- $75,250

Gasoline

7.51

280 hp @ 5200 rpm

306 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$81,550

Gasoline

7.69

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$140,600- $161,900

Gasoline

7.95

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 2350 rpm

4

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$22,895- $36,145

Gasoline

7.73

182 hp @ 5800 rpm

176 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.41 sec--
    2021 BMW M5

    Ranked #1

    2.8 sec10.9 sec163 mph
    3 sec--
    3.6 sec12.3 sec130 mph
    3.65 sec12.3 sec190 mph
    4.29 sec--

    2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      16 mpg23 mpg18 mpg21.1 gal.337.6/485.3 mi.
      30 mpg38 mpg33 mpg14.8 gal.444/562.4 mi.
      29 mpg36 mpg32 mpg15.8 gal.458.2/568.8 mi.
      27 mpg38 mpg32 mpg14.8 gal.414.4/562.4 mi.
      28 mpg39 mpg32 mpg16.2 gal.453.6/631.8 mi.
      27 mpg35 mpg30 mpg18.5 gal.499.5/647.5 mi.

      2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        196.2 in.75.1 in.57.4 in.5 in.115.7 in.
        200.4 in.74.6 in.57.1 in.5.9 in.120.5 in.
        199.2 in.81.5 in.57.3 in.4.6 in.116.2 in.
        199.2 in.81.5 in.56.8 in.4.6 in.116.2 in.
        199.1 in.74.6 in.56 in.4.7 in.115.7 in.
        197.2 in.83.4 in.56.1 in.4.3 in.115.3 in.

        2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.1 cu.ft.--
          11.9 cu.ft.163.5 cu.ft.140.6 cu.ft.
          16.7 cu.ft.105.6 cu.ft.134.3 cu.ft.
          10.5 cu.ft.-116.9 cu.ft.
          2021 Audi A7

          Ranked #4

          24.9 cu.ft.127.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.

          2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -13.1 cu.ft.--
            -12.3 cu.ft.--
            144.4 cu.ft.11.9 cu.ft.140.6 cu.ft.-
            4.1 cu.ft.-4.1 cu.ft.-
            116.9 cu.ft.10.5 cu.ft.116.9 cu.ft.73 ft.
            2021 BMW M5

            Ranked #6

            71.3 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.71.3 cu.ft.-

            2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --4497 lbs.
              1650 lbs.900 lbs.4389 lbs.
              1000 lbs.948 lbs.3314 lbs.
              2021 BMW M5

              Ranked #3

              -900 lbs.4345 lbs.
              -970 lbs.- -
              -1149 lbs.3150 lbs.

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