Effortless superiority with decidedly sporty character
The new Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG fulfils its role as the powerful, top-of-the-line E-Class model with effortless superiority. The exterior design conveys presence, precision and typical Mercedes dynamism. Functional sportiness, top quality and consummate business class comfort combine in the interior. In short: it comes across as sporty without being showy.
Dominant, masculine, dynamic – take a look at the new E 63 AMG and you instantly get a sense of these three attributes. The distinctive wings immediately catch the eye in the front section of the high-performance saloon. They are 17 millimetres wider on each side to accommodate the new front axle with its larger track width and the 255/40 front tyres.
The striking AMG front apron is an integral part of the characteristic AMG bodystyling. A central air intake and two side apertures provide an efficient supply of fresh air to the cooling module placed behind. The side air vents in the front apron serve to expel the hot air from the oil coolers. The AMG-specific LED daytime driving lights are another eye-catching detail. In conjunction with the optional Intelligent Light System, the E 63 AMG is equipped with tinted bi-xenon main headlamps.
From the side, the eye is drawn to the 18 or 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels as well as the "6.3 AMG" lettering integrated stylishly into the wings; this lettering is testimony to the powerful eight-cylinder powerpack under the bonnet. The side sill panels pick up the sweeping line of the spoiler edges on the front apron, extending it through to the AMG rear apron – the same line also emphasises the saloon's width: the two newly designed chrome-plated twin tailpipes of the AMG sports exhaust system, the characteristically black insert and the overlying light-catching contour provide further visual highlights on the muscular rear section.
Sporty and high-grade interior ambience
Luxurious quality, high-grade materials, consummate business class comfort combined with a noticeable degree of dynamism and sportiness – the interior of the E 63 AMG in a nutshell. Dedicated, newly developed electrically adjustable, heated AMG sports seats and AMG badges await the driver and front passenger. All the seats, armrests and door centre panels are trimmed in exquisite leather, the seat centre panels with perforated leather. Three different appointment colours are available: black, mocha brown/almond beige and reef grey/alpaca grey. The perfect finishing touch comes courtesy of the black ashwood trim.
The AMG sports steering wheel in a four-spoke design with a 385-millimetre rim is trimmed with perforated leather in the specially moulded grip areas. Gear selection can be performed manually by means of the AMG aluminium shift paddles with "up" and "down".
AMG main menu and AMG DRIVE UNIT
Behind the steering wheel lies the equally new AMG instrument cluster with a 320 km/h speedometer scale and silver-coloured backplate. The five classic dial instruments come with a new look, red needles and all-new lettering. AMG lettering adorns the speedometer while "6.3 V8" lettering adds a special touch to the rev counter. The AMG main menu is integrated into the central display of the speedometer, which can be operated conveniently using the multifunction buttons on the AMG sports steering wheel. The three modes "Warm Up", "Set Up" and "RACE" keep the driver well informed: "Warm Up" indicates the engine oil and coolant temperature, "Set Up" indicates the current ESP® mode, the suspension setting "Comfort", "Sport" or "Sport Plus" and the transmission mode "C", "S", "S+" or "M". In "RACE" the RACETIMER is ready; this allows the driver to record lap times on private racing circuits.
The AMG DRIVE UNIT, which is familiar from the SL 63 AMG, is angled to-wards the driver and enables individual settings to be selected for the MCT sports transmission, the ESP functions, the suspension set-up and the AMG drive modes. A completely new feature for the DRIVE UNIT comes in the shape of the AMG E-SELECT selector lever in the centre console. The driver can shift directly between R, N and D simply by nudging the lever, all thanks to drive-by-wire, Briefly pressing the P button is sufficient to activate the parking lock.
The wide range of standard equipment includes (selection):
• Adaptive brake lights
• AMG door entry sills in brushed stainless steel
• AMG sports pedal cluster in brushed stainless steel
• Child Safety package
• THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
The wide range of optional extras includes (selection):
• COMAND APS
• DAB – digital radio
• Driving Assistance package
• Rear-seat entertainment system
• Speed Limit Assist
• Intelligent Light System
• KEYLESS-GO package
• Heated steering wheel
• Media interface
• Memory package
• Night View Assist Plus
• PARKTRONIC incl. Parking Guidance
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Reversing camera for PARKTRONIC
• Heated/climatised seats
• Sun Protection package
• Lane Tracking package
• Surround-sound system
• TV tuner
Even more individuality with tailor-made AMG extras
Customers requiring even more sporty individuality are catered for by the AMG Performance Studio: the E 63 AMG can be dynamically enhanced even further ex factory, with the Performance package. This includes the following:
• Lightweight, forged 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels with size 255/35 R 19 tyres at the front and 285/30 R 19 at the rear
• AMG RIDE CONTROL Performance suspension with a stiffer set-up
• AMG rear axle locking differential with 40 percent locking action
• AMG spoiler lip on the boot lid
• AMG Performance steering wheel (365 mm) in a three-spoke design
• Roller blind for rear window
The high-quality interior ambience of the E 63 AMG can also be substantially enhanced with the AMG Exclusive package. It includes:
• Nappa leather appointments for the AMG sports seats, top section of the dashboard, the beltlines, the door armrests, the centre console and door centre panels
• Roof liner, A, B and C-pillars and sun visors in Alcantara®
• AMG floor mats
Optional extras from the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO are also individually available ex factory:
• Lightweight, forged 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels with size 255/35 R 19 tyres at the front and 285/30 R 19 at the rear
• AMG rear axle locking differential with 40 percent locking action
• Brake callipers, painted red (scheduled to be available from 4th quarter of 2009)
• AMG Exterior Carbon package
• AMG Performance steering wheel in a three-spoke design with Alcantara® inserts in the grip areas
• AMG carbon trim elements
• Illuminated AMG door entry sills
• AMG Driver's Package (restriction of top speed to 300 km/h, attendance at driver training at the AMG Driving Academy, AMG spoiler lip and roller blind for rear window)
• AMG floor mats
New designo range for the E 63 AMG
The new designo range for the E 63 AMG, which will be available from the end of the year, offers further individualisation options. The designo colour chart includes a total of ten eye-catching colours, including three new matt finishes: designo magno platinum, designo magno allanite grey and designo magno cashmere white. Nine different single-tone designo leather upholstery options and three designo trim elements are available in the interior.