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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG gets there in 12.33 s — 0.46 s ahead of the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG W221.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG | Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG W221 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 3.92 s | 4.49 s |
| 0–100 mph | 9.44 s | 10.27 s |
| 60 ft | 1.98 s | 1.94 s |
| 1/8 mile | 8.02 s | 8.28 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.33 s | 12.79 s |
| Trap speed | 116.7 mph | 110.0 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 10/10 for the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, 9/10 for the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG W221 — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG | Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG W221 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2009 | 2006 |
| Power | 518 bhp | 518 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,765 kg | 2,070 kg |
| Power to weight | 293 bhp/t | 250 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Rear drive | Rear drive |
| Engine | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |