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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63

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Rating8.5

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Midsize Sedan
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$147,500 - $179,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 4, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

The turbocharged V8 engine is more powerful than even some supercars

Some rivals are more engaging to drive

It gets revised styling

The lavish interior is a work of art

Relatively more expensive than some of its competitors

Updated COMAND infotainment system

Impeccable ride quality to do cross-country drives

Wireless charging pad added as a standard fitment

Specs & Features

$147,500

price

603 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

664 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.0L 8cyl AWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the fullsize sedan segment, the 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG S 63 Sedan is a direct competitor to the Porsche Panamera Turbo S, the Maserati Quattroporte GTS, and the Audi S8 Plus. The AMG S 63 Sedan starts off at an MSRP of $147,500, It is offered with a 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission, producing 603 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 20 MPG.

Buying Advice

If you want a definitive luxury experience combined with uncompromising performance to even keep up with sports cars, the S65 AMG Sedan would be the right choice. With just one trim on offer, it features some best-in-business and hi-tech equipment like upgraded brakes, a sport exhaust, an adaptive sport suspension, a leather headliner, Sport modes and performance apps, the surround-view camera, and everything else you’d ever want in a luxury sedan.

Trims

    Base
    $147,500 onwards
    • Burmester 13-speakers surround sound system

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$147,500- $179,500

Engine

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Rating

8.47

Horsepower

603 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

664 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

Capacity

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.08 sec-121 mph
    		3.4 sec12.7 sec193 mph
    		3.5 sec--
    2018 Audi S8

    Ranked #3

    		3.6 sec12.0 sec190 mph
    		3.7 sec--
    		4.27 sec--
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    2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg24.6 gal.418.2/639.6 mi.
      		21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg23.7 gal.497.7/663.6 mi.
      		16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg20.6 gal.329.6/515 mi.
      		16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg18.5 gal.296/462.5 mi.
      2018 Audi S8

      Ranked #4

      		14 mpg24 mpg18 mpg21.7 gal.303.8/520.8 mi.
      		16 mpg23 mpg18 mpg21.1 gal.337.6/485.3 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		208.5 in.74.8 in.59 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.
        		206.5 in.75.4 in.58.7 in.5 in.124.6 in.
        2018 Audi S8

        Ranked #6

        		202.6 in.76.7 in.57.4 in.5 in.117.9 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		16.6 cu.ft.-16.6 cu.ft.
          		18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.
          		13 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          		17.4 cu.ft.88 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.
          		18.2 cu.ft.96.9 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.
          		16.6 cu.ft.-16.6 cu.ft.

          2018 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
            		16.6 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.-
            		16 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.211 ft.
            2018 Audi S8

            Ranked #3

            		-14.2 cu.ft.-98 ft.
            		46 cu.ft.17.4 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.-
            		93.5 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            		16.6 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.-

            2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		1444 lbs.4564 lbs.
              		905 lbs.4820 lbs.
              		959 lbs.5128 lbs.
              		-4101 lbs.
              		840 lbs.4780 lbs.
              		1102 lbs.4969 lbs.

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