Friday, July 8, 2011

First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

For 2011, the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG adds a convertible to the lineup, and sees the return of the wagon body style and the optional V6 diesel-fueled engines. Attractive and versatile, the latest E-Class wagon is a worthy choice in the admittedly small-premium wagon segment, and it returns to the E-Class family after a brief hiatus. Of course, most people Will be looking at the traditional E-Class sedan. The BMW 5 Series is sportier, the Jaguar XF is more stylish and the Infiniti M Series is less expensive, but none of these choices has the E-Class sedan's well-rounded excellence. Whether you choose the sedan, coupe, wagon or cabriolet, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class represents the best of the best for discerning shoppers.

That test drivers find the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG lives up to its classification as a sports sedan - Providing abundant power, fast acceleration and superb handling dynamics.
The E63 AMG features an AMG-built 3.6-liter V8 produces 507 horsepower engine That at 6.800 rpm and 465 pound-feet of torque at 5.200 rpm. An AMG Speedshift Plus seven-speed automatic transmission is standard. According to Mercedes-Benz, the E63 AMG has a top speed of 155 mph and can Accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. The EPA reports That it nets a city / highway fuel economy of 13/20 mpg.