Mercedes S-Class 63 AMG: fast luxury - Sportscars

Mercedes S-Class 63 AMG: fast luxury - Sportscars

Le super sports sedan they have always fascinated me very much. These are cars for those who want everything: comfort, luxury, image, but also a daring amount of horsepower.

Il AMG Cast he has always been a master at converting sedan-sedans into surface-to-air missiles. Although, admittedly, fifteen years ago, the AMG versions were cruel fast on a straight line, but not very sophisticated around corners... In recent years, this characteristic has gradually disappeared, and now sedans, signed with these three letters, know their business, even when the road begins to twist. The same applies to one Mercedes S-class?

LESS LITERS - MORE POWER

Abbreviation is a word that no longer scares. IN V8 4,0 liter AMG which replaces the 8-liter V5,5 under the hood of the S-Class 63 AMG is a true force of nature. It's exactly the same as we find on AMG GTSbut here the strength is brought to 612 CV (27 more than the previous S 63 AMG) and a whopping 900 Nm of torque. Despite the fact that the S 63 AMG weighs more than two tons, it breaks away from 0 to 100 in 3,5 seconds and reaches 250 km / h (limited cars) in a very short time; I know this because we rode it on the German Autobahn (no speed limit) and on the beautiful mountain roads from Zurich to Baden-Wüttenberg. There Mercedes S 63 AMG then it has four-wheel drive as standard 4MATIC +, very effectively grounds all that power, but at the same time does an excellent job of handling rear-wheel drive dynamics. Added to this is an automatic transmission. AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9 posts, pendants Airmatic active and Dynamic selection which allows you to change the vehicle setting.

SPORT CRUISER

La Mercedes S Class is travel salon also in the AMG version, comfortable even in the most sporty conditions. Aesthetically, we find more accentuated air intakes at the front compared to the previous version, and a more aggressive bumper at the rear. Overall, however, this is the most discreet of the AMGs, and were it not for the "V8 Biturbo" badge on the side, it would be easy to mistake for a peaceful version. However, the noise gives it away. IN 8-liter twin-turbo V4,0 has a truly wild roar: breaks, shoots and makes a loud voice, especially from the side.

However, inside, despite the activated sports exhaust (there is also a button for this) the sound is pleasant, enticing, but muffled... The car is so well soundproofed that it robs you of a good part of the V-XNUMX acoustic rage; but on the other hand it is an S-class, and the buyer (in theory) wants it. It's the same with acceleration: pushes hard, it's a little bit true, but the sense of speed is overshadowed by the incredible comfort of the S-Class, and only by looking at the speedometer, you will understand how fast this S really is. On mountain roads and in Sport + mode, he displays a disarming composure. Coming out of tight corners, it grips strongly and rarely slips at the rear, while the gearbox is punctual and quick, as the best to handle, even harsh when it comes to seriousness.

SAFE THAN EXCITING

What is essentially missing is participation of little sisters E and C. This is not a criticism, it is a fact. S is more comfortable, quieter and heavier. As a result, braking does not inspire much confidence (powerful, but quickly lost), the steering is a little torn off, the car is stable, but does not want to play. I don't want to be misunderstood: although it weighs two tons and contains all this technology, it is maneuverable and incredibly well driven, but despite this, it does best on the motorway or at medium speeds, where you can enjoyendless acceleration AMG V8. The way it should be.

CONCLUSIONS

La The 63 Mercedes S-Class 2017 AMG is faster and more luxurious than ever. It's not the most sensual and wild of super sedans, but it certainly isn't without power and technological gadgets. The 8-liter V4,0 justifies (and even better) the old 5,5-liter engine with an even rougher soundtrack. Sound that blends with the luxury and elegance of the vehicle. It won't be the most playful in its class, but it is unmatched in speed and safety.

Price S 63 AMG 4MATIC long part of 175.590 euro.