This video features the Mercedes-AMG S-Class range.

Ten Second Review

The Mercedes-AMG S 63 features a fresh engine, a new transmission, a new all-wheel drive system, plus smarter exterior and interior design. In place of the old 5.5-litre Biturbo V8, there's a 4.0-litre V8 Biturbo unit mated to AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9speed sports transmission. It's glued to the road by Mercedes' Magic Body Control, will hit 62mph in 3.5 seconds and yet still conforms to stringent EU6 emissions regulations. What more could you ask for?

Background

There's something deliciously wanton about a true hero-power limousine. Whether it's the image of stealthy speed or the notion of money being no object and time being a more precious commodity, cars like the Mercedes-AMG S 63 play to an audience that most of us find utterly unknowable. Still, even if not all of us can afford the £130,000-odd admission fee to this decidedly exclusive club, sometimes it's just fun to press our noses to the glass. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of this latest S63 AMG isn't the power, the quality or the luxury gadgetry. It's the almost obsessive quest to make a car of this type - which by its very nature is one of excess and extremes - as efficient as possible. Does that matter to the target audience? Insofar as it's an indicator that they're buying some of the world's best automotive engineering, it just might.

Driving Experience

The utterly magnificent E63 AMG gave us a clue what to expect with the big brother and also what we're missing. Mercedes is bringing to the UK an S63 AMG with drive being directed to the rear wheels: left hand drive markets get the same car with 4MATIC+ AWD, but there are no plans to offer that set-up on this model here. S 63 buyers get the same 612PS 4.0-litre Biturbo V8 found beneath the bonnet of the 'S' Model version of the Mercedes-AMG E 63. More numbers? You get 900Nm of torque, which is some 50Nm more than the E 63. Hierarchies need to be observed, you see. This will catapult the 2,070kg S63 to 62mph from rest in a mere 3.5 seconds and it keeps going until 155mph appears on the speedometer not so very long later, at which point a soft electronic speed limiter intervenes. Fitted as standard is the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9speed sports transmission, replacing the previous 7-speed unit. It's influenced by your selection between the four provided 'AMG DYNAMIC SELECT' driving modes - 'Comfort', 'Sport', 'Sport+' and 'Individual'. Each setting modifies key parameters, such as the response of engine, transmission, suspension, steering and the ESP stability control. Independently of the 'DYNAMIC SELECT' driving modes, the driver has the option of pressing an 'M' button to switch directly to manual mode, in which gearshifts are executed exclusively using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. If required, the suspension settings can be specially selected as well. The 3-stage ESP system and the exhaust flap can also be switched with a special AMG button. There's also a 'Race Start' function for Grand Prix getaways.

Design and Build

Mercedes has adopted quite a subtle approach to the styling of this latest S 63, this improved model identifiable by its new 'Multibeam LED' headlamps and its redesigned front apron. The three-dimensional front splitter reduces lift at the front axle. Big 19-inch forged light-alloy wheels feature and at the back, there's an updated rear apron with diffuser insert and a set of redesigned model-specific dual tailpipes for the AMG sport exhaust system. Other changes are the same as those recently imparted to humbler S-Class models. So the prominent chromed front grille has been updated, as have the graphics of the LED headlamps and tail lights. Inside, the cabin materials are of an even higher grade than before, but otherwise, the spacious interior will be familiar to previous buyers of this sixth generation design. The AMG power Nappa leather sports seats with memory function and seat heating offer the driver and front passenger more lateral support. Special touches include an embossed emblem on the armrest of the front centre console, an analogue clock in an exclusive design and a three-spoke Performance steering wheel featuring paddle shifters and trimmed in black nappa leather and 'Dinamica' microfibre. The 31.2-centimetre TFT wide-screen instrument binnacle display reproduces round dials that provide information about engine speed, vehicle speed and lots of additional data. There's also a special AMG menu that can show engine and transmission oil temperature, lateral and longitudinal acceleration, engine output and torque, boost pressure, tyre temperatures and pressures as well as the current vehicle set-up.

Market and Model

Mercedes offers two versions of this car. The one we're focusing on here is the 4.0 V8 S 63, but those for whom too much is never enough may also want to look at the 6.0-litre V12 S 65 model, which boasts 630bhp. That's a car you could easily spend over £190,000 on. The S 63 requires a slightly more justifiable £125,000 to £130,000 budget and comes with the choice of short or long wheelbase variants. Rival super-powerful full-Luxury boardroom segment saloons in the £120,000-£130,000 bracket are actually few and far between. BMW has long been curiously reticent to offer a seriously sporty 7 Series and the Audi S8 is around £30,000 cheaper. Go £30,000 the other way and you butt into the Bentley Flying Spur. Maserati's Quattroporte isn't really the same kettle of kippers and neither are Aston Martin's four-door Rapide or Porsche's might Panamera Turbo. It's hard to believe, but the Mercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC+ could be said to have wriggled into a class of one. Equipment? Well a key draw this time round will be the improved 'Intelligent Drive' driving assistance technology on offer which takes another step towards fully autonomous driving. DISTRONIC Active Proximity Control and Active Steer Assist now provide even more comfortable support for the driver to keep a safe distance and steer. The speed is now adjusted automatically ahead of curves or junctions.

Cost of Ownership

Obviously, the switch from 5.5-litre to 4.0-litre V8 power pays off here. Combined fuel consumption for the S 63 improves from around 27mpg to 31.4mpg. The CO2 reading also improves - from 23g/km to 203g/km, though that still won't be enough to get you any Christmas cards from Greenpeace. Overall cost of ownership is a tough one to pin down on this car until we get hold of some more concrete numbers, especially those concerning residual value which tends to be the big ticket item with a model of this type and the one bill that almost all prospective owners will sit up and pay attention to. There are counter arguments as to how this vehicle will hold up in that regard. The first is that it's a big petrol Mercedes and these tend to be hit hard, unless they're limited run coupe editions. Have a look at what you can buy earlier S55 AMGs for in the classifieds and ask yourself whether this car will really suffer a dramatically different fate. Of course, the flipside of this is that this is the most desirable S-Class of the current crop, which should plump up demand for the short term at least.

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Specification

Body Glass
Electric windows with one touch open
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Heated rear window with timer
Infrared protective + noise insulating glass
Brakes
ASR
ESP curve dynamic assist
ABS
Brake assist
Electronic parking brake
Hill start assist
Hill hold function
Adaptive brake system
Chassis/Suspension
AMG Airmatic sport suspension
Communication
Bluetooth interface for hands free telephone
Near field communication
Driver Aids
Doorhold system
Surround camera system
Attention assist
AMG speed sensitive sports steering
Active park assist with parktronic system
Traffic sign recognition
Crosswind Assist
Driver Convenience
Stop/start system
Remote boot release
Closing aid for boot/doors
Remote boot closing
Power door closure
Smartphone wireless charging plate
Driver Information
Outside temperature gauge
Trip computer
AMG instrument cluster
Service indicator (ASSYST)
COMAND online with Media interface
Touch pad controller for COMAND online
Mercedes connect me
Cockpit display 12.3" widescreen digital instrument cluster
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Speed limit assist
Driving Mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto dimming driver's door mirror
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
Engine
Petrol Particulate Filter
Entertainment
DAB Digital radio
CD player
Exterior Body Features
AMG front apron with body coloured jet wing and trim strip in high gloss chrome
V8 BITURBO badge
AMG body styling
Body coloured bumpers
Magic vision control
AMG Panamericana radiator grille
Exterior Lights
LED indicators in door mirrors
OLED rear lights
Front fog lights
Headlight wash system
Automatic headlights
Headlamp assist
Active light system
Adaptive brake lights
Adaptive high beam assist
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Dual zone automatic climate control
Interior Features
Sunglasses storage
Lockable glovebox
Luggage nets in boot/front pass footwell
Rear centre console
Easy entry/ electrically adjustable steering column
Twin front cupholders
Illuminated/air conditioned glove compartment
Multifunction sports steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
12V socket
Front centre armrest with storage
AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
Airscarf
Storage compartment in centre console
Interior Lights
Front/rear reading lights
Ambient Lighting
Packs
Driving Assistance Pack - S Class
Front seat comfort pack - S Class
Front seat memory pack - S Class
keyless Go comfort pack - S Class
Safety
Front + rear side airbags
2 rear seatbelts
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Window airbags
Pre-safe anticipatory safety system
Active bonnet
i-Size and ISOFIX Child Restraint system
Seats
Easy entry system
Belt feeder
Heated front seats
Heated rear seats
2 rear head restraints
Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
Comfort ventilated front seats
Isofix rear child seat preparation
AMG sports seats
Electric front headrests with memory
Security
Immobiliser
Remote central locking
Alarm system with interior protection
Vanity Mirrors
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Wheels - Spare
Tyre sealant kit

Options

Entertainment
Digital TV reception	£1,100.00
Burmester surround sound system	Standard
Burmester high end 3D surround sound system	£5,300.00
DVD System	Standard
6 DVD Changer	£260.00
Packs
Exclusive Nappa Leather pack - S Class Coupe	£4,550.00
Warmth comfort pack - S Class	£440.00
AMG exterior carbon package - S Class AMG	£5,000.00
AMG night pack - S Class	£795.00
AMG night pack when chosen with AMG exterior carbon pack - S Class	£410.00
Driver's pack - S AMG	£1,960.00
Universal Telephony pack - S Class	£410.00
Paint - Metallic
Metallic - Emerald Green	Standard
Metallic - Anthracite Blue	Standard
Metallic - Obsidian black	Standard
Metallic - Diamond silver	Standard
Metallic - Iridium silver	Standard
Metallic - Magnetite black	Standard
Metallic - Cavansite Blue	Standard
Metallic - Selenite Grey	Standard
Seats
Front seat back map pockets	Standard
Exterior Body Features
Metallic paint	Standard
Panoramic glass sunroof/electric blind	Standard
Special Metallic paint	£760.00
AMG sports exhaust system with two twin chrome tailpipes	Standard
Designo Magno Paint	£3,650.00
Magic sky control in panoramic vario-roof with switchable transparency	£4,030.00
Interior Features
Cloth headlining	Standard
Electric rear roller blind	£450.00
Rear armrest	Standard
Nappa leather upholstery	Standard
Illuminated door sills	Standard
AMG door sill panels in brushed stainless steel	Standard
3 spoke flat bottom AMG steering wheel in nappa leather	Standard
3 spoke AMG Performance steering wheel in black nappa leather/dinamica	£420.00
3 spoke AMG steering wheel in Nappa leather	Standard
Body Glass
Heated windscreen	£440.00
Brakes
AMG high performance braking system	Standard
Red brake calipers	£620.00
Grey brake calipers	Standard
AMG ceramic high performance braking system	£6,995.00
Driver Information
Head up Display	£1,060.00
Driver Aids
Night view assist plus	£2,080.00
Exterior Lights
Intelligent LED headlight system with active cornering lights	Standard
intelligent LED headlight system with active cornering lights and swarovski crystals	£2,860.00
Paint - Special
Special metallic - Diamond white	£760.00
Designo Magno - Cashmere white	£3,650.00
Trim - Leather
Nappa leather - Black	Standard
Nappa leather - Porcelain/espresso brown	Standard
Exclusive pack - designo exclusive nappa leather - Black	£4,550.00
Exclusive pack - designo exclusive nappa leather - Saddle brown/black	£4,550.00
Exclusive pack - designo exclusive nappa leather - Porcelain/espresso brown	£4,550.00
Exclusive pack - designo exclusive nappa leather - Crystal grey/black	£4,550.00
Exclusive pack - designo exclusive nappa leather - Bengal red/black	£4,550.00
Exclusive pack - designo exclusive nappa leather - Porcelain/deep sea blue	£4,550.00
Exclusive pack - designo exclusive nappa leather - Porcelain/titan red	£4,550.00
Embellishment Trims
Designo trim - Black piano lacquer	£1,520.00
Burr walnut trim - brown	Standard
AMG carbon fibre/black piano lacquer trim	£3,980.00
Black poplar wood trim	Standard
Silk matt grey ash wood trim	£495.00
Wheels - Alloy
20" AMG 5 twin spoke alloy wheels	Standard
20" AMG cross spoke forged alloy wheels	£1,190.00
20" AMG cross spoke forged alloy wheels in matt black	£1,965.00

Performance

Performance
0 to 60 mph (secs)
0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.2
Engine Power - BHP	612
Engine Power - KW	450
Engine Power - PS
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - LBS.FT	664
Engine Torque - NM	900
Engine Torque - RPM	2750
Top Speed	155