Performance Review: Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Estate - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes E Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Estate is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Mercedes E Class has a 3982cc 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 All Wheel Drive, Estate combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2070 kgs (4563 lbs) this makes the Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Estate in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes E Class shares the same bhp with the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp)

In terms of power the 3982cc 32V V8 engine produces 604 bhp (450 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp).

The Turbo V8 throws out 627 lb-ft (850.0 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 lb-ft) or the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (625 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 2017 Mercedes GT C AMG Roadster (316.4 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 291.7 bhp per ton and 302.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 E Class competing with the 2017 Mercedes GT C AMG Roadster (316.4 bhp per ton) or the 2001 Noble M12 GTO 2.6 V6 Turbo (316.3 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 302.8 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 2001 AC Cobra 212 S/C (327.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 993 (327.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.4 secs, this made the Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Estate as fast as the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (3.30 secs) the or the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (3.30 secs). This Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Estate is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs) the and the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the E Class and the 2009 Ford Focus 2.5 RS

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes E Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.94 secs @ 114.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Ford Focus 2.5 RS (11.89 secs), the 1967 DeTomaso Mangusta 4.7 V8 (11.89 secs), and the 2018 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (11.91 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Estate has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 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 2017 Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Estate 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).

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