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Gentle sledgehammer. Image by Mark Nichol.

Gentle sledgehammer
The proliferation of barking mad AMG models continues with the E 63 AMG, which aims to cosset and rocket in equal measure.

   


Reviews homepage -> Mercedes-Benz reviews -> 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG -> saloon technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 155
0-62 mph (seconds): 4.5
Combined mpg: 22.4
CO2 (g/km): 295


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4891
Height (mm): 1442
Width (mm): 1872
Wheelbase (mm): 2874
Front track (mm): 1514
Rear track (mm): 1595
Cargo volume (litres): 540
Gross weight (kg): 2390
Kerb weight (kg): 1840
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 66


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: V8 naturally aspirated petrol engine mounted longitudinally in front.

Cubic capacity (cc): 6208
Compression ratio: 11.30:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 102.20 x 94.60
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (32v).
Max. power (bhp): 518 at 6800 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 465 at 5200 rpm

Transmission: Seven-speed AMG Speedshift MCT transmission. Rear-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Three-link suspension, anti-dive, coil springs, AMG RIDE CONTROL electronically controlled gas-filled shock absorbers, stabiliser.

Rear: Multi-link independent suspension, anti-squat and anti-lift, AMG RIDE CONTROL full air suspension system with electronically controlled damping sys-tem, stabiliser.

Steering: Speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering, steering damper.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.30

Brakes: Composite disc brakes, internally ventilated and per-forated at the front, internally ventilated and perfo-rated disc brakes at the rear, drum-type parking brake at the rear, ABS, Brake Assist, ESP.

Wheels: Front: 9J x 18-inch. Rear: 9.5J x 18-inch. Alloy.

Tyres: Front: 255/40 R18. Rear: 285/25 R18.







 

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