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

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes S Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes S Class 63 AMG S 4Matic 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 3982cc 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, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1995 kgs (4398 lbs) this makes the Mercedes S Class 63 AMG S 4Matic in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes S 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) @ 5500 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 Twin Turbo V8 throws out 664 lb-ft (900.2 Nm) @ 4500 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 2019 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (327.2 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 302.7 bhp per ton and 332.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 S Class competing with the 2019 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (327.2 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 3.8 991 (327.2 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 S Class generating around 332.8 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 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (357.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (357.1 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 S Class 63 AMG S 4Matic as fast as 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 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (3.30 secs) the or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (3.30 secs). This Mercedes S Class 63 AMG S 4Matic is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (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 S Class and the 2017 BMW 7 Series 750i xDrive

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes S Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.8 secs @ 115.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 BMW 7 Series 750i xDrive (11.75 secs), the 2011 Dodge Charger SRT8 6.4 V8 (11.76 secs), and the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (11.76 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Mercedes S Class 63 AMG S 4Matic 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 S 4Matic 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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