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Engine and drive system
V8 naturally aspirated engine and biturbo V12
engine: high tech from the world of motorsport
for unrivalled performance
Powerful eight and twelve-cylinder engines are a traditional strength of AMG –
and no less so than with the S 63 AMG and the S 65 AMG, the S-Class top-of-
the-line models. The S 63 AMG is powered by a high-revving V8 naturally
aspirated engine developing 386 kW/525 hp, the S 65 AMG comes with a
biturbo V12 engine that delivers 450 kW/612 hp. Despite no changes having
been made to the engine and performance values, it has still been possible to
reduce fuel consumption and CO
2
emissions of the two high-performance
saloons.
Developing a peak output of 386 kW/525 hp at 6800 rpm and maximum torque of
630 newton metres at 5200 rpm, the S 63 AMG ranks among the most powerful
series-production saloons with an eight-cylinder engine. These impressive figures
translate into a high level of driving pleasure and exceptional performance. The
S 63 AMG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds before going on to a top
speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). The V8 naturally aspirated engine
with its displacement of 6208 cubic centimetres offers an exhilarating mix of high
power from low engine speeds, instantaneous responsiveness and pronounced
high-revving flexibility – up to a maximum engine speed of 7200 rpm.
Precise fine-tuning of the engine and transmission setup, aerodynamics and
rolling resistance has reduced fuel consumption by 0.5 litres/100 km – without
compromising driving dynamics. NEDC combined fuel consumption for the new
S 63 AMG is now 14.4 litres/100 km (long wheelbase: 14.5 l/100 km), equivalent
to CO
2
emissions of 344 g/km (long wheelbase: 347 g/km).
