BMW says goodbye to the 7 Series from the V8 petrol engine – at least as far as Europe is concerned. Mercedes, on the other hand, really draws from the full with the new AMG S-Class: The Mercedes-AMG S 63 E-Performance not only has a V8 under the hood, but also an electric motor as an additional drive. The result: over 800 hp!
The now presented sports version of the S-Class has a total output of 590 kW/802 hp and a torque of 1,430 Nm, making it the most powerful variant of the luxury-class series ever built. The S 63 E-Performance will come onto the market next year. Two engines, two transmissions The powerful, but at least mathematically economical plug-in hybrid drive is intended to reconcile the requirements for climate protection and the preferences of customers. The latter is provided by the sonorous and powerful 4.0-liter eight-cylinder with biturbo charging, which is combined with a nine-speed automatic and alone already brings it to 612 hp and 900 Nm. A 109 hp and 320 Nm electric motor on the rear axle acts as a performance booster and standard fuel consumption reducer. 1 kWh battery mounted above the rear axle. However, the electric range is comparatively short at 33 kilometers – the primary task of the electric drive is not emission-free driving, but to support the combustion engine. And pressing the standard consumption determined in the laboratory, which is 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers at the level of a small car. But not for long. Performance above reason The driving performance figures are intended to advertise for AMG customers: Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h takes 3.3 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 250 km/h. It can optionally be increased to 290 km/h. To ensure that the heavy sedan remains controllable despite the excessive power, Mercedes has put a lot of effort into the chassis. All-wheel drive is a matter of course, plus all-wheel steering from the S-Class catalogue, adaptive air suspension, active roll stabilization that keeps the body balanced in curves, and active engine mounts that tighten or relax depending on the driving situation. A high-performance composite brake system ensures safe deceleration. The same task is pursued by a large number of assistance systems, including the “Drive Pilot” for highly automated driving. On suitable stretches of motorway, the technology completely takes over control up to a speed of 60 km/h. Visually, the AMG is distinguished from the normal S-Class by its slightly more aggressive appearance. The radiator grille has vertical slats, there are large nostrils in the lower bumper and at the rear four trapezoidal tailpipes and a diffuser indicate the special status of the sedan. Inside, up to four occupants can see instruments and trim parts in an AMG look. The manufacturer has not yet given an official price. The most expensive plug-in hybrid model to date (580e, 375 kW/510 hp) costs just under 140,000 euros. AMG should again demand a hefty premium and break the 180,000 euro mark.
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