2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63

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Rating8.6

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$149,550 - $180,100
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

A heart-throbbing performance from the V8

The steering feedback is severely lacking

Voice commands can now control a few car functions

Amazing V8 exhaust note

The technology takes some time getting used to

High level of ride comfort and quality interior furnishings

Offers plenty of refined driving aids.

Specs & Features

$149,550

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

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 Sedan makes for an excellent contender in thefullsize sedan class. With a single trim on offer, the Mercedes Benz AMG S 63 Sedan has an MSRP of $149,550 and competes directly with the BMW M760i, the Porsche Panamera Turbo, and the Jaguar XJR575. Only a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine is offered, mated to a 9-Speed Automatic transmission. Together, they produce 603 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds, the AMG S 63 sedan maintains a combined fuel economy of 20 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the AMG S 63 sedan in 9 stunning colors, with the selenite gray being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 sedan is available as a standalone trim but buyers can choose to customize their AMG S63 with the many available optional features and packages. Our recommendation is the Driver assistance package that adds nearly all the available tech to the AMG S63 sedan.

Trims

    Base
    $149,550 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 8cyl AWD 9A
    • Horsepower: 603 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 664 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.45 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

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Price

$149,550- $180,100

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.6

Horsepower

603 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

664 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

Capacity

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

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2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.45 sec--
    3.6 sec12.7 sec193 mph
    3.6 sec--
    3.7 sec--
    3.75 sec--
    4.7 sec13.3 sec-

    2019 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 mpg21.1 gal.358.7/548.6 mi.
      30 mpg36 mpg29 mpg12.4 gal.310/446.4 mi.
      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/555 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg15.3 gal.336.6/443.7 mi.
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg23.7 gal.450.3/639.9 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg21 mpg24.6 gal.467.4/639.6 mi.Jeep USA

      2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        208.5 in.75 in.59 in.5.1 in.124.6 in.
        208.5 in.75 in.59 in.5.1 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.5.6 in.126.4 in.
        206.6 in.74.9 in.58.2 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.
        205.8 in.74 in.58 in.-122.4 in.

        2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          18 cu.ft.89.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          14.4 cu.ft.142.2 cu.ft.14.4 cu.ft.
          21 cu.ft.151.7 cu.ft.81.7 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.
          36.3 cu.ft.105.4 cu.ft.68.3 cu.ft.Jeep USA

          2019 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
            18 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.-
            12.3 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.-
            65.7 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.-
            52.7 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.-
            68.3 cu.ft.36.3 cu.ft.68.3 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            14.5 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.-

            2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --4564 lbs.
              6200 lbs.1180 lbs.4513 lbs.Jeep USA
              5000 lbs.1717 lbs.4443 lbs.
              1500 lbs.1213 lbs.3777 lbs.
              -1053 lbs.4470 lbs.
              --4101 lbs.

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