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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63

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Rating9.1
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$144,700 - $176,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 9, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Pleasant ride quality over any surface

The trunk is not as spacious as you'd expect

It remains unchanged for 2017

Infinite luxury and safety features

Some rivals offer better handling

Astounding acceleration with a turbocharged V8 engine

Specs & Features

$144,700

price

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.5L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the fullsize sedan segment, the 2017 Mercedes Benz AMG S 63 Sedan is a direct competitor to the Porsche Panamera Turbo S, the Maserati Quattroporte GTS, and the relatively less powerful Audi S8 Plus. The AMG S 63 Sedan starts off at an MSRP of $144,700, It is offered with a 5.5L turbocharged V8 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission, producing 577 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the AMG S 63 Sedan manages a 0-60 of 3.4 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG.

Buying Advice

The S63 AMG Sedan definitely ups the ante in the luxury sports sedan segment with its effortless performance and uncompromising luxury. It comes in a single-trim option with features like upgraded leather, heated and ventilated multicontour seats, an automatic parking system, and plenty more features.

Trims

    Base
    $144,700 onwards
    • B and O PLAY ten-speaker premium audio system
    • Blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage and cross-traffic alert
    • Four-speaker AM/FM stereo
    • Multi-contour front bucket seats
    • Quad-beam LED headlamps
    • Standard seating for five with front flow-through console
    • SYNC 3 infotainment system with eight-inch touchscreen
    • SYNC system with 4.2-inch color screen

Compare to similar cars

9.1
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63

Price

$144,700- $176,400

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

9.14

Horsepower

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

Capacity

5

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8.5
2017 Audi S8

$115,900

Gasoline

8.49

605 hp @ 6100 rpm

517 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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8.2
2017 BMW ALPINA B6

$122,500

Gasoline

8.16

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

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8.3
2017 BMW ALPINA B7

$137,000

Gasoline

8.29

600 hp @ 5750 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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8.5
2017 Maserati Quattroporte

$103,400- $148,300

Gasoline

8.5

405 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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8.0
2017 Porsche Panamera

$85,000- $160,000

Gasoline

8.04

330 hp @ 5400 rpm

331 lb.-ft. @ 1340 rpm

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8.1
2017 BMW M760i

$153,800

Gasoline

8.09

601 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 1550 rpm

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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.22 sec--
    		3.5 sec11.6 sec193 mph
    		3.5 sec--
    2017 Audi S8

    Ranked #2

    		3.6 sec12.0 sec190 mph
    		3.7 sec--
    		4.7 sec13.3 sec-
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    2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		15 mpg23 mpg18 mpg24.6 gal.369/565.8 mi.
      		21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg23.7 gal.497.7/663.6 mi.
      		16 mpg24 mpg18 mpg20.6 gal.329.6/494.4 mi.
      		16 mpg23 mpg18 mpg21.1 gal.337.6/485.3 mi.
      2017 Audi S8

      Ranked #2

      		15 mpg24 mpg18 mpg21.7 gal.325.5/520.8 mi.
      		15 mpg24 mpg18 mpg18.5 gal.277.5/444 mi.

      2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		206.5 in.75 in.58.7 in.5 in.124.6 in.
        		207.2 in.76.7 in.58.3 in.6 in.124.8 in.
        		206.7 in.74.9 in.58.7 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.
        		206.6 in.74.9 in.58.2 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.
        2017 Audi S8

        Ranked #5

        		202.6 in.76.7 in.57.4 in.5 in.117.9 in.
        		198.8 in.76.3 in.56 in.6 in.116.1 in.

        2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		16.3 cu.ft.-16.3 cu.ft.
          		13 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          2017 Audi S8

          Ranked #2

          		14.2 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          		18.7 cu.ft.91.4 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.
          		17.4 cu.ft.105 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.
          		18.2 cu.ft.96.9 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.

          2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.-
            2017 Audi S8

            Ranked #2

            		57.5 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            		46 cu.ft.17.4 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.-
            		16 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.-
            		54.1 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            		89.7 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-

            2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-4806 lbs.
              		959 lbs.5128 lbs.
              		-4101 lbs.
              2017 Audi S8

              Ranked #1

              		1213 lbs.4685 lbs.
              		1268 lbs.4001 lbs.
              		905 lbs.4820 lbs.

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