AMG S63 Coupe Exterior
The Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe looks like one fell swoop of muscle and class, and seeing one in the wild is an experience in itself. Standard exterior features include a pillarless window design, LED headlights and OLED taillights, as well as a set of 20-inch AMG five-spoke wheels, while the AMG front and rear bumpers include signature quad tailpipes.
Engine and Transmission
Each S63 Coupe is powered by an individually handcrafted 4.0-liter bi-turbo V8 engine, which in S63 guise, develops 600 hp between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm and a massive 900 nm engine torque available between 2,750 and 4,500 rpm. Power is sent to all four wheels via an AMG-tuned 4MATIC+ permanent all-wheel-drive system with fully variable torque split and an AMG nine-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles.
Handling and Driving Impressions
With a curb weight upwards of 4,500 pounds, it should be clear to anyone with a little motoring know-how that the S63 Coupe was never intended to hit the perfect apex around a tight and technical track; rather, the S63 thrives as a comfortable GT cruiser. The best word to describe the driving experience of the S63 Coupe is dignified. It feels sure-footed, and despite its sheer size, is easily pointed into a corner with accuracy. Its 4Matic AWD system claws at the road, which means that corner exits can feel like being launched out of a catapult.
Seating and Interior Space
One of the things we love most about the S63 Coupe is its beautifully supportive front seats, which will keep you comfortable for miles on end. Interior space is good too: front seat passengers won’t complain about the 41.7 inches of legroom, and those in the back also get a healthy 33.4 inches. It’s a bit tight for adult passengers, but most will find it comfortable enough, once they’ve managed to get past the trickiness of climbing in and out. Ingress and egress are tricky, however, as the long doors don’t like cramped parking spaces.
Features
You won’t be left wanting when it comes to standard features on the Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe. The exterior features adaptive suspension, an AMG high-performance composite braking system, and a performance exhaust system, as well as design features such as an AMG-specific grille, all-LED exterior lighting, and OLED taillamps. Inside, the Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe gets loaded with premium features such as heated and ventilated Nappa leather, 12-way power front seats with memory and massage function, 64-color LED ambient lighting, keyless entry, soft-close doors, as well as dual-zone automatic climate control, a power rear-window sunshade and a HomeLink garage door opener. Driver assistance features include blind-spot assist, lane keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Infotainment
The infotainment system in the Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe can be intimidating to the less technologically-inclined driver, but once you get used to it, it offers some serious capability. Things start off with a 12.3-inch high-resolution central display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Things are controlled by a Mercedes-AMG COMAND system with a touchpad/rotary controller. Infotainment features include integrated navigation, enhanced voice control, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto integration, as well as Bluetooth audio streaming, dual USB audio ports, an HD Radio receiver, and SiriusXM radio with a six-month trial. The premium Burmester Surround Sound system features 13 high-quality speakers and a 590-watt nine-channel digital amplifier, but it can be upgraded with a 25-speaker Burmester system instead.
