2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 Coupe

The car enters a tight market with BMW ALPINA B7 xDRIVE and Audi A8 Plus its straight competition. With a clash of the Titans set up for us let's see who obliterates whom to emerge as the victor.

A single trim car the Mercedes Benz S 63 Coupe comes with a variety of features, few of which are listed below.

Trims	Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe
MSRP	$167,700
Features	All LED interior and Exterior lighting 12.3-inch Infotainment system with 10GB music storage 9-Airbags Magic Vision Control Heated and Ventilated front seats

This impeccable machine comes in just one variant alone. This leaves no room for the buyer to choose you have to buy the new Mercedes Benz AMG S 63 the way it's presented.

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The absence of trims binds the buyer, but there is always room for improvement. We recommend you to buy the new Warmth & Comfort Package. Right from heated seats to the heated steering wheel, the system can really help to cut down some serious chills. With only an additional $1,990 you can experience the accentuated comfort of the Mercedes S class.

“In AMG form, the S-Class becomes even more athletic. With more aggressive aerodynamics at the front, sides, and rear, to complement the louder sounds and monumental power output, it gets closer to the look of a sports car in S63 AMG Coupe form”- The Car Connection

Engine and Transmission

The new S63 comes in with the BiTurbo 4.0 L V8 engine which churns out 557 hp of power and 664lb-ft of torque, delivered in a linear fashion. The 9-speed automatic transmission assists the engine to make S63 to back luxury with performance.

Models	Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 Coupe	Audi S8 Plus	BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive Sedan
MSRP	$167,700	$115,900	$138,800
Engine	4-litre bi-turbocharged V8	4-litre twin-turbocharged V8	4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8
Transmission	9-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic
Power	677hp @ 5500rpm	605hp @ 6100rpm	600hp @ 5750rpm
Torque	664 lb.-ft. @ 2750rpm	517 lb.-ft. @ 1750rpm	590 lb.-ft. @ 3,000rpm

The main difference maker here is the price, where the S63 and the BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive Sedan lie in the same court in terms of price, the Audi S8 plus comes at $30,000 short. The 3 share the same engine dynamics but the S63 victors in luxury driving. On the other side, the competition stays neutral amongst the trio when we consider power.

Acceleration-

AMG S63 is known for its elite luxurious standards, it's not the type of car you want to race in. Still, if someone wants to try, the car will not disappoint, at least in a straight line. The 4matic superpower fuses so much torque in all the wheels that it can dash from 0 to 60mph in an impressive 3.4 seconds.

Models	Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4MATIC	Audi S8 Plus	BMW
0-60 km/h	3.4 sec	3.3 sec	3.6 sec
Quarter Mile	11.6 sec	11.6 sec	11.9 sec
Engine Displacement	4L	4L	4.4L
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	8.8	9.8	9.3

The AMG S63 leaps head on to compete with Audi S8 with the S63 just a hair back. BMW, on the other hand, stays back and let the two compete with the 0.3-second difference. On a quarter mile run the S63 overcomes this adversity and stands right next to S8 plus. The BMW still lags behind with the 0.3-second difference.

Ride and Handling-

The 2017 Mercedes AMG S63 has secured its place as a superior handling car. The buyer gets the standard S class air suspension too. Although there is a slight room for car roll the overall experience is just a wonder. However, on high speed, it might break predictability and response.

Braking-

The AMG S63 enters this aspect with similar intensity and enthusiasm. The carbon ceramic brakes enhance the braking performance and halt the car in one push. It comes with a feature of detecting obstructions and deploying brakes automatically if required which is quite impressive.

Model	Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 Coupe	Audi S8 Plus	BMW ALPINA B7 xDRIVE
Brake Front (in)	15.4	15.7	15.5
Brake Rear (in)	14.2	14	14.5
Curb Weight (lbs.)	4700	4685	4820
60-0 MPH (ft.)	157	156	151

Amongst the trio, the BMW shines as the real winner with a total of 151 feet halts from 60 to 0 mph, followed by Audi S8 Plus and the AMG S63. The 4700lbs. of curb weight lands the S63 at second position with BMW at 4820lbs. and Audi weighing about 4,685 pounds to be precise.

The makers of the new S63 feature high standards of fuel efficiency. Turns out it’s not a brag after along, the car displays an impressive 17/27 MPG in city/ highway. Topping with the combined mileage of 21MPG makes 2017 AMG S63 a true fuel-efficient car.

Model	Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 Coupe	Audi S8 Plus	BMW ALPINA B7 xDRIVE
mpg (city)	17	14	16
hmpg (highway)	27	24	25
mpg (combined)	20.7	18.5	20

Both Audi S6 Plus and BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive fall behind with the combined mileage of 18.5 and 20 MPG here. The S 63 is built the best in terms of fuel economy amongst the trio.

“Yes there's wood, and yes there's leather, but that's just the starting point for luxury in the 2017 S-Class. The attention to detail, fit, finish and materials practically dares you to find a flaw”- KBB

Seating and comfort-

Being an S class, the car has to ace this aspect, and it gladly does so. The seats are beautifully carved in Nappa leather and the overall interior looks like a high-tech spacecraft. Other than that, the standard ventilated seats, massage function, and 12-way power adjustment are the real value for money features.

The makers were pretty generous when it came to personal space, still, the coupe roofline can create a little trouble for tall people with the 36.7 inches of headroom space.

Models	Mercedes-Benz AMG S63	Audi S8 Plus	BMW ALPINA B7 xDRIVE
Passenger Capacity	4	5	5
Passenger Volume	N/A	92.5	97.2
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	40/60.6/N/A	37.2/59.1/41.4	39.9/61.2/41.4
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	36.7/54.1/N/A	38.1/57.8/38.7	38.9/61/44.4

The front headroom space on the S63 is more in the competition, while the rear headroom space is considerably lower than the both the S8 Plus and the BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive.

Infotainment-

The new addition in the infotainment section is the 2 large 12.3-inch digital display. One for the infotainment setting and the other would be for the gauges. The AMG comes standard with the necessary phone integration features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. But the most interactive feature of the car is the ability to unlock your car from your mobile device via an app.

• Navigation system
• Rearview camera
• Bluetooth
• USB ports, a satellite radio
• Dual-zone climate control

Interior Features

• Climate control for every passenger
• Push start/stop button
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Rear massaging seats
• Ambient lighting
• Active Distance Assist
• Active Lane Assist
• Touchpads on the steering wheel
• Panoramic roofs
• Navigation
• Wireless charging
• Wi-Fi router and hotspot
• Apple Car play
• Collision warning, collision avoidance, and brake assist

Cargo-

The cargo space is considerably lesser than its sedan counterpart. The total cargo volume was reduced to 14.1 cubic feet. The optional package comes with the polyethylene cargo tray which helps to protect your cargo mat from spillage and can be dusted separately.

Models	Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 Coupe	Audi S8 Plus	BMW ALPINA B7 xDRIVE
Volume (ft.3)	14.1	14.2	18.2

The AMG S63 is out of the league in terms of cargo space. Both S63 and Audi share the same cargo volume but BMW ALPINA B7 xDRIVE being a massive sedan, wins by 4 units.

“The coupe is a true pillarless hardtop, while S600 and AMG models are distinguished by dual tailpipes and more aggressive front-end styling”-KBB

A lot of things have changed for the new S63. The design is more refined than the old S63. The biggest improvement would be the new OLED taillights, alongside slight changes in the front and the rear bumpers. But the most notable change comes with the new Panamericana front grill. To sum up, the new AMG S63 is surely an improvement in terms of design.

Dimensions and Weight-

There are slight changes in the overall dimensions of the car. These would include the overall length of 199 inches and the width of 75.3 inches. The new sidelines and font lines contribute perfectly with the long stretch of the coupe design.

Models	Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 Coupe	Audi S8 Plus	BMW ALPINA B7 xDRIVE
Curb weight (lbs.)	5105	4685	4820
Length (in)	198.9	202.6	206.6
Width (in)	75.3	76.7	74.8
Height (in)	56	57.4	58.2
Ground clearance (in)	N/A	4.5	5.3
Wheelbase (in)	115.9	117.9	126.4
Track width (in) F/R	64.7/64.7	64.3/63.9	63.7/64.8

When compared, the 2017 AMG S63 is inches shorter than its competition, 3 inches from the Audi S8 plus and 7 inches from the BMW ALPINA B7 xDRIVE. Similar numbers follow while comparing the height and the width of the three.

Exterior Features-

• Hands-Free Entry
• 2 One-Touch Power Windows
• Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
• Heated Mirrors

The 2017 S63 is yet to be tested on the US soil, still, the makes infused the car with all the optimum safety features they could. Active Brake assist, Attention assist, Adaptive High Beam assist, Crosswind assist and more.

Safety features include:

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• ABS and Driveline Traction Control
• Side Impact Beams
• Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Sensor
• Lane Assist
• Active Parking Assist Automated Parking Sensor
• Collision Prevention Assist Plus Forward Collision
• Tire Specific Low Tyre Pressure Warning
• Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Front Airbags
• Curtain 1st and 2nd Row Airbags
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Driver Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact Airbag
• Child Seat Sensor and Rear Child Safety Locks
• First Aid kit
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -Inc.: Rear Center 3 Points, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• Backup Camera
• Front Camera
• Left Side Camera
• Right Side Camera

Audi A8 Plus-

The new Mercedes Benz AMG S63 wins in many aspects but the price is not one of them. Audi A8 Plus comes on a reduced $30,000 and is a lucrative deal for the buyer. Right from direct handling to superior comfort Audi brings true value for your money. Even the infotainment features are more intuitive in the A8 Plus. Apparently luxury is the only thing where the S63 wins.

So, if you want a bang for your buck go for the A8 Plus, but if you are a person willing to invest in experiences then the 2017 Mercedes Benz AMG S63 is your car.

BMW ALPINA B7 xDRIVE-

The BMW ALPINA B7 xDRIVE is offered on an overlapping price with the AMG S63, which makes it a perfect rival. The S63 wins in almost every aspect, better acceleration, handling, and an enhanced drive experience makes S63 the obvious choice. The BMW is one up on the large legroom and headroom space, but its manageable as the space in the AMG S63 is more than enough.

There are no fractions or difficult decisions, AMG S63 is just the better car.

WIth the creme de la creme as the targeted demographic, the people at the Mercedes’s AMG division painstakingly create a meticulous piece of automotive that transcends boundaries defined by us. With AMG doing their thing with a standard Merc they manage to spruce up the performance aspect of this luxury cabin on wheels.