Move over Audi RS6, 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 4Matic First Look

Move over Audi RS6, 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 4Matic First Look
In late November, barely 12 months after the introduction of the most recent Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, we were offered the opportunity to ride along with AMG’s top managers during a sign-off drive of the upcoming 2014 E63. What’s more, this will mark the third major revision of the E63 since the current-generation E-class, the W212, was introduced to the press in the summer of 2009 as a 2010 model. Among the luxury-car competition, Mercedes seems to put a higher priority on the prompt introduction of its high-performance variants than do the others.

The motivation for this latest change is the midcycle enhancement to the E-class line as a whole. Most of the German carmakers operate on a six-year interval between major redesigns, with a face lift halfway through the cycle. The face-lifted E-class arrives with the 2014 model year and the E63 is not far behind.

U.S. cars go AWD

Of course, we wouldn’t bother with a new E63 if it received nothing more than differently creased sheetmetal. But this 2014 model will come with something that we’ve never before experienced on an AMG passenger car—all-wheel drive. Not only will the E63 have the Mercedes 4MATIC system, but that’s the only way it will come to America, although the rest of the world will still be able to order a rear-drive version.
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Yonder7Yonder7 - 12/6/2012 12:33:07 PM
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The Quest for the best still on....this car will put a lot of heat to this battle ..again we the customers, enjoy the benefits of this war.... :-)


JRobUSCJRobUSC - 12/6/2012 1:01:48 PM
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Gentlemen, start your flamethrowers, I guess we know what's coming next -- an M5 xDrive.


GermanNutGermanNut - 12/6/2012 1:59:44 PM
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BMW will need to follow with an xDrive M5 because there is simply no way a rear-wheel drive BMW M5 can keep up with a Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG or Audi RS6 in any acceleration test whether it be 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, 1/4 mile etc.


Yonder7Yonder7 - 12/6/2012 4:13:22 PM
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I will enjoy a head to head: E63 4matic vs RS6 vs M5xDrive.....


drpesqdrpesq - 12/7/2012 4:46:25 PM
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Sad to say I think the AMG will be the driver's car of the three (RS6, E63 4matic and M5 drive). Sad because, although MB deserves credit for improving the AMG E class over the years, its really BMW's fault for leaving the door wide open. The problem with the current M5 is that its based on the 7 series [car people will make the connection]. I drove a 550xi M sport. Nice car, but lacks sole and drama. The M5 x drive will be more of the same.

On a positive note the worlds greatest wagon may now be around the corner! They should now offer an AMG E63 4 matic wagon, which will be off the charts! I want one, and I don't even like Mercedes!

DRP



delandelan - 12/8/2012 6:30:25 AM
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I doubt there are any cars currently built with 'sole'..!


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