Performance Review: Mercedes E Class 63 AMG 4Matic Saloon - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes E Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes E Class 63 AMG 4Matic Saloon is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad 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, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1950 kgs (4299 lbs) this makes the Mercedes E Class 63 AMG 4Matic Saloon in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive 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 3982cc 32V V8 engine produces 563 bhp (419 kW) @ 5750 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 Turbo V8 throws out 553 lb-ft (749.7 Nm) @ 2250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (561 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 2012 Lotus Exige S 3.5 V6 Roadster (313.6 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 288.7 bhp per ton and 283.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 E Class competing with the 2012 Lotus Exige S 3.5 V6 Roadster (313.6 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Nissan Skyline GTR R35 (313.2 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 283.5 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 2013 Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8 (308.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (308.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.3 secs, this made the Mercedes E Class 63 AMG 4Matic Saloon as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.20 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (3.20 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK 992 (3.20 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (3.20 secs). This Mercedes E Class 63 AMG 4Matic Saloon is also faster than 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 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the and the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (3.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the E Class and the 2003 Maserati 4200 GT 4.2 V8

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes E Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.99 secs @ 114.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2003 Maserati 4200 GT 4.2 V8 (11.94 secs), the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (11.95 secs), and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (11.95 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Mercedes E Class 63 AMG 4Matic Saloon has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 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 2016 Mercedes E Class 63 AMG 4Matic Saloon 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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