Performance Review: Mercedes S Class 63 AMG Cabriolet - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes S Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes S Class 63 AMG Cabriolet 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 S 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 S 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 S Class's All Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2185 kgs (4817 lbs) this makes the Mercedes S Class 63 AMG Cabriolet in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes S Class shares the same bhp with the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (602 bhp)

In terms of power the 5461cc 32V V8 engine produces 577 bhp (430 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (602 bhp) or the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (566 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 664 lb-ft (900.2 Nm) @ 2250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 2013 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 (289.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes S Class.

The Mercedes S Class has a Power to weight ratio of 264.0 bhp per ton and 303.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 S Class competing with the 2013 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Edition 507 (289.0 bhp per ton) or the 2004 TVR T350 T 3.6 (289.0 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 S Class generating around 303.8 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 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo 991 II (328.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2001 AC Cobra 212 S/C (327.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this made the Mercedes S Class 63 AMG Cabriolet as fast as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the or the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs). This Mercedes S Class 63 AMG Cabriolet is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs).

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

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes S 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 2017 version of the Mercedes S Class 63 AMG Cabriolet has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 S 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 S Class 63 AMG Cabriolet 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:

2017 S Class Rivals List.

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