Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon
“This thing is more powerful than a Ferrari F40. It’s more powerful than Mexico!”
-Jeremy Clarkson
Specifications
Engine: 6.2L V8
Horsepower: 507 @ 6,800
Torque: 465lb-ft @ 5,200
Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: Front engined, RWD
Curb Weight: 4,390 (M-B USA), 4510 (Road and Track)
Weight Dist (with driver): 49/ 51 (front/rear)
Wheelbase: 112.4 inches
Length: 192.3 inches
Width: 71.7 inches
Height: 59.3 inches
245mm front tires
265mm rear tires
MPG: 14 city, 20 highway (EPA)
List Price: $85,400 (2007)
Performance
Skidpad: .84g (Road and Track)
Slalom: 64.5 MPH (Road and Track)
0-60:
4.3 seconds (MB USA)
4.0 seconds (Car and Driver)
4.1 seconds (Road and Track)
1/4 Mile:
12.4 @ 114.8 (Road and Track)
12.5 @ 115.0 (Car and Driver)
Top Speed: 155 (governed)
Faster than...
2007 Porsche Carrera (6M): 4.3/ 12.8 @ 109 (Car and Driver)
2006 Lotus Exige S (6M): 4.1/ 12.8 @ 107.0 (Car and Driver)
2008 Lexus IS-F (8A): 4.4/ 12.8 @ 113.3 (Road and Track)
2008 Shelby GT500KR Supersnake (6M): 4.4/ 12.5 @ 119.9 (Road and Track)
2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S (6A): 4.9/ 13.5 @ 107 (Car and Driver)
Videos
Car and Driver
Audi R8 vs. E63 AMG Wagon
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Audi RS6 Avant vs. BMW M5 Touring vs. Mercedes E63 AMG T (in German)
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Mercedes E55 AMG Sedan vs. Mercedes E63 AMG Estate
Top Gear
“…As soon as you get this thing on a straight, the BMW [M5 Touring] doesn’t stand a chance.”
-Jeremy Clarkson
“…and the ride in the Merc is sublime.”
-Jeremy Clarkson
Photos