Performance Review: Mercedes E Class 63 AMG - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes E Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes E Class 63 AMG is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Mercedes E Class has a 5461cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The E Class shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the E Class's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1845 kgs (4067 lbs) this makes the Mercedes E Class 63 AMG in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes E Class shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 5461cc 32V V8 engine produces 550 bhp (410 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 531 lb-ft (719.9 Nm) @ 1750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (553 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mercedes E Class you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder GT 5.2L V10 (321.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes E Class.

The Mercedes E Class has a Power to weight ratio of 298.1 bhp per ton and 287.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 E Class competing with the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder GT 5.2L V10 (321.8 bhp per ton) or the 2005 Ferrari F430 4.3 V8 Spider (320.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mercedes E Class generating around 287.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1967 AC 428 Coupe 7.0L V8 (311.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 (311.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.2 secs, this made the Mercedes E Class 63 AMG as fast as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (4.10 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 (4.10 secs) the or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (4.10 secs). This Mercedes E Class 63 AMG is also faster than the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs) the and the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the E Class and the 2009 Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 Coupe

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes E Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.34 secs @ 110.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 Coupe (12.28 secs), the 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo (12.28 secs), and the 1995 Subaru Impreza WRX STI V2 - Classic JDM Wagon (12.29 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Mercedes E Class 63 AMG has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 E Class equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Mercedes E Class 63 AMG then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2013 E Class Rivals List.

A Brief History of Mercedes

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