(June 20, 2020) Since the legendary "Hammer" of 1986, the E-Class with its superior AMG engine has been a central model supporting the core of Mercedes-AMG. In its latest 2021 AMG E 63 guise, high-performance vehicle dynamics are combined with considerably more comfort and supplemented by an extensive design update.

The central air cooling inlet in the completely restyled front section is significantly larger than before and now also bears the distinctive AMG-specific radiator grille, featuring vertical slats and a larger central star. Together with the flatter, all-LED multibeam headlamps, aggressive wheel arches flared further outwards and the rounded-fit hood with twin power domes, a completely new, considerably more dynamic appearance is created.

The reshaped front bumper in a jet-wing design with three large, functional air intakes and a front splitter enhances the overall proportions and also significantly reduces lift at the front axle. The interior is also thoroughly enhanced: the Widescreen Cockpit, the new AMG Performance steering wheel and the MBUX infotainment system with AMG-specific functions and displays all clearly reinforce its membership in the AMG family.

The eye-catching new look of the 2021 E 63 models also features technical benefits that support its changes. In order to ensure optimum air throughput around the Handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine, including charge air cooling, the outer air intakes in the jet-wing design are not only particularly large; they also guide air to where it is required in a targeted manner with the aid of two transverse louvers.

The Handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine in the E 63 S continues to achieve 603 hp and a maximum torque of 627 lb-ft. It is available across a wide engine speed range from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm, thus conveying the feeling of effortless superiority with every accelerator pedal position. The E 63 S Sedan completes the sprint from 0 to 60 mph in an estimated 3.3 seconds. The 0-60 mph time for the Wagon is an estimated 3.4 seconds.



In order to ensure optimum output and response from the AMG 4.0-liter V8 engine, the two exhaust gas turbochargers feature twin-scroll technology. This reduces the exhaust gas back-pressure and optimizes the gas cycle. Thanks to the standard cylinder shutoff and further measures these performance models are also highly efficient. When the driver has selected the "Comfort" drive program, the cylinder deactivation system is available in a wide engine speed range from 1,000 to 3,250 rpm.

A special display in the instrument cluster indicates whether the cylinder deactivation system is in use and whether the engine is presently operating in four or eight-cylinder mode. The transition between these two operating states is immediate, fast and torque-neutral, so the occupants do not have to relinquish any comfort.

The E 63 S is the only car in its competitive segment that is fitted with dynamic engine mounts. These mounts solve the conflicting goals of achieving as soft a connection as possible to the powertrain for high comfort and as rigid a connection as possible for optimum driving dynamics. The dynamic mounts are quickly and variably able to adapt their stiffness to the driving conditions and requirements. These measures enhance the vehicle's precision when driven dynamically, while the soft setting increases comfort.

"Thanks to our efficient V8 engine and the variable all-wheel drive, the E 63 offers not only outstanding performance and vehicle dynamics at the highest level, but with the latest revision of the Sedan and Wagon we have also significantly increased comfort and yet still retained the hallmark AMG character. In conjunction with the extensive design update, which also helps the E-Class from Affalterbach achieve improved aerodynamics values, our customers are now receiving an even more attractive overall package," says Tobias Moers, chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

Designers and aerodynamics experts worked closely during development. Their insights not only resulted in the striking AMG styling but also in the optimized aero balance – for agile handling characteristics on country roads and optimized driving stability at high speed on the highway.

Aerodynamically optimized and painted in a choice of matte black, high-gloss black or in high-gloss grey, the revised wheel offerings add fresh highlights. As standard, the E 63 S wears new 20-inch 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, also aerodynamically optimized and with a wider aero rim edge, painted in a choice of high-gloss grey or optionally in matte black. Graphite Grey metallic, Cirrus Silver metallic and designo Brilliant Blue magno are newly available exterior color options.

Additional individual touches can be set with the optional AMG Night Package. With this package, the exterior mirror housings, window frames, plus trim elements in the front and rear bumpers are finished in high-gloss black. The tailpipe trim elements are also in black chrome. The AMG-specific radiator grille is also optionally available in a darkened design.



Exclusively available for the 63-series AMG models, the AMG Exterior Carbon-Fiber Package I includes a front splitter, trim insert in the longitudinal member and trim element in the rear bumper in carbon fiber. The AMG Exterior Carbon- Fiber Package II adds individual highlights with mirror caps and a spoiler lip on the trunk lid (Sedan only) in carbon fiber.

The interior combines a fine ambience and high-quality materials with characteristic AMG performance. The AMG seats are upholstered in exclusive nappa leather, combine secure lateral support with high comfort for long journeys and have an AMG-specific seat upholstery featuring an "AMG" badge in the front seat backrests. Additional detail elements include nappa leather trim for the dashboard and beltlines as well as seat belts in grey, available with certain upholsteries. Nappa leather in Black/Titanium Grey with yellow contrasting topstitching is available in the range as a new AMG-specific upholstery.

A further new highlight is the MBUX infotainment system with a touchscreen and touchpad, intelligent voice control plus AMG-specific displays and settings. The two displays for the instrument cluster and multimedia displays are housed beneath a shared glass cover to form the Widescreen Cockpit. Two 12.3-inch screens are on board as standard. For the instrument cluster's display, the customer can switch between the three AMG display styles of "Modern Classic", "Sport" and "Supersport"

The "Supersport" mode is particularly striking with a central, round rev counter and horizontal displays presented in perspective to the left and right of the rev counter, creating a spatial impression of depth. Via the AMG menu, the driver can select various AMG displays such as Engine Data, gear speed indicator, Warm-up, Set-Up, G-Meter and RACETIMER. With individual AMG displays such as visualization of the drive programs or telemetry data, the touchscreen multimedia display also underscores the performance-oriented configuration.