[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ercedes-AMG is updating its S-Class Coupés and Cabriolets with a host of technical and visual highlights.
The new-design front end is dominated by the Panamericana radiator grille, which now gives the two-door, luxury-class Performance vehicles an even more independent look. In the S 63 4MATIC+ Coupé and Cabriolet (combined fuel consumption: 9.3 and 10.1 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 211 and 229 g/km) the AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine with twin-scroll turbochargers and cylinder deactivation (Coupé) supersedes the previous 5.5-litre V8 biturbo.
Despite the smaller displacement, the new engine puts out 450 kW (612 hp) and thus exactly 20 kW (27 hp) more than the preceding model. The AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G transmission is also new to the Coupé and Cabriolet, as is the fully variable all-wheel drive system AMG Performance 4MATIC+.
At the same time with the new eight-cylinder Coupé and Cabriolet, the top-of-the-range twelve-cylinder S 65 Coupé and S 65 Cabriolet (combined fuel consumption: 11.9 and 12.0 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 279 and 272 g/km) are being given a visual update with the Panamericana radiator grille. The AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine retains its output of 463 kW (630 hp) and delivers a maximum torque of 1000 Newton metres.
“Having already undertaken major development work on our S-Class Saloon to further enhance driving performance and individuality, we are now making the same changes to the S 63 4MATIC+ Coupé and Cabriolet. The extensive modifications are designed to strengthen our leading position in this dream car segment in terms of driving dynamics, performance, equipment and comfort on long journeys. The S 65 Coupé and Cabriolet with their high-torque 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine remain the most elite form of the S-Class,” stated Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
Technical data at a glance
| Mercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Coupé | Mercedes-AMG S 65
Coupé |
|
| Engine | 4.0-litre V-8 with direct injection, biturbo forced induction and cylinder deactivation | 6.0-litre V-12 with port injection and biturbo forced induction |
| Displacement | 3982 cc | 5980 cc |
| Output | 450 kW (612 hp) at 5500-6000 rpm | 463 kW (630 hp) at 4800-5400 rpm |
| Peak torque | 900 Nm at 2750-4500 rpm | 1000 Nm at 2300-4300 rpm |
| Drive system | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution (LHD only) | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G | AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 7G |
| Fuel consumption
combined |
9.3 l/100 km | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Combined CO2 emissions | 211 g/km | 279 g/km |
| Efficiency class | D | G |
| Weight (DIN/EC) | 2005* kg/2080** kg | 2110* kg/2185** kg |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 3.5 s | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h*** | 250 km/h*** |
*DIN kerb weight, not including driver; **EC kerb weight, including driver (75 kg); ***Electronically limited (300 km/h with AMG Driver’s package)
| Mercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Cabriolet |
Mercedes-AMG S 65
Cabriolet |
|
| Engine | 4.0-litre V8 with direct injection and twin turbochargers | 6.0-litre V-12 with port injection and biturbo forced induction |
| Displacement | 3982 cc | 5980 cc |
| Output | 450 kW (612 hp) at 5500-6000 rpm | 463 kW (630 hp) at 4800-5400 rpm |
| Peak torque | 900 Nm at 2750-4500 rpm | 1000 Nm at 2300-4300 rpm |
| Drive system | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution (LHD only) | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G | AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 7G |
| Fuel consumption
combined |
10.1 l/100 km | 12.0 l/100 km |
| Combined CO2 emissions | 229 g/km | 272 g/km |
| Efficiency class | D | F |
| Weight (DIN/EC) | 2110* kg/2185** kg | 2180* kg/2255** kg |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 3.5 | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h*** | 250 km/h*** |
*DIN kerb weight, not including driver; **EC kerb weight, including driver (75 kg); ***Electronically limited (300 km/h with AMG Driver’s package)
