Rewind E63
REWIND E 63 AMG (W212)
The Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG became even more powerful and efficient as part of the "AMG Performance 2015" model strategy, the high-performance car benefitted from the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine. This unit, already familiar from the CLS 63 AMG, delivered an output of 386 kW (525 hp) to 410 kW (557 hp), together with an impressive reduction in fuel consumption: the E 63 AMG consumes 9.8 litres per 100 kilometres (Estate 10.0 litres) according to NEDC combined, in other words 22 percent less than its predecessor with the AMG 6.3-litre V8 naturally aspirated engine. As a result, the E 63 AMG which was available in Saloon and Estate variants, became the most efficient vehicle in its class. An important contribution to this is was the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission and developed electromechanical AMG speed-sensitive sports steering system. Additional assistance systems raise occupant safety to a whole new level. The eight-cylinder powerhouse, designated internally as the M 157, boasted a combination of innovative high-tech components: in addition to spray-guided direct petrol injection with piezo injectors, these include a full aluminium crankcase, four-valve technology with camshaft adjustment, air/water intercooling, generator management and
stop/start system. With a displacement of 5461 cc, the eight-cylinder engine develops a peak output of 386 kW (525 hp) and torque of 700 Nm. In conjunction with the optional AMG Performance package, these figures increase to 410 kW (557 hp) and 800 Nm. Both variants of the E 63 AMG achieve exceptional performance: acceleration from zero to 100 km/h takes 4.3 and 4.2 seconds respectively (Estate: 4.4 and 4.3 seconds), and the top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited). Fuel consumption reduced by 2.8 litres per 100 km Despite its increased output, higher torque and improved performance, the new E 63 AMG showed an improvement of 2.8 litres in fuel efficiency compared with the previous model with V8 naturally aspirated engine. Fuel consumption, at 9.8 litres per 100 kilometres according to NEDC combined, corresponds to CO2 emissions of 230 grams per kilometre (Estate: 10.0 l/100 km; 234 g/km). Both variants achieve the same consumption and CO2 figures either with or without the AMG Performance package. As a result, the E 63 AMG takes the lead in a competitive comparison. The improvement in output and torque that comes with the AMG Performance package is
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