2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

2011 Mercedes‑Benz S63 AMG

By Arthur Demi via Caricos Editorial Staff

Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

Standard Equipment

Comfort/Convenience

  • COMAND system with 40GB hard-drive GPS navigation
  • Bluetooth interface for hands-free calling
  • Voice control for audio, telephone and navigation
  • 15-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround-sound system with Dolby Digital 5.1, HD Radio® , in-dash 6-disc DVD/CD changer, in-dash SD card reader, media interface, & SIRIUS® satellite radio
  • Central controller with 8" COMAND display
  • Power tilt/sliding sunroof
  • Rear window sunshade and rear side window sunblinds
  • Active bi-Xenon headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist, cornering lights, & LED Daytime Running Lamps
  • KEYLESS-GO
  • Electronic trunk closer
  • PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance
  • Rear view camera
  • AMG premium leather interior
  • AMG performance steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles
  • AMG instrument cluster with RACETIMER
  • AMG 14-way power heated and active ventilated front seats with adjustable lumbar support and memory
  • Drive-dynamic multicontour front seats with 4-level massage
  • Interior ambient lighting feature

Performance/Handling

  • Hand-built AMG 5.5-liter direct injection biturbo V8 engine*
  • 536 (563)** Horsepower @ 5,500 RPM*
  • 590 (664)** lb-ft of Torque @ 2,000 - 4,500 RPM*
  • Turbo Boost: 14.2 (15.6)**
  • ECO Stop/Start*
  • Acceleration: 0-60 mph: 4.4 s (4.3 s)**
  • Top speed: 155 mph (186)**
  • AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed transmission with Sport, Comfort and Manual shift modes*
  • AMG-specific power-assisted speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
  • AMG-calibrated Active Body Control (ABC) suspension with crosswind stabilization
  • Front: AMG-calibrated 4-link independent with antilift control and stabilizer bar
  • Rear: AMG-calibrated multilink independent with antisquat and antidive system
  • AMG high-performance compound (two-piece) braking system including torque vectoring brake system
  • Front: Internally ventilated and cross drilled 15.4" discs with dual sliding calipers
  • Rear: Internally ventilated and cross drilled 14.4" discs with sliding caliper
  • 20" AMG twin 5-spoke light-alloy wheels
  • 255/35 ZR20 (front), 275/35 ZR20 (rear) high-performance tires
  • AMG sport exhaust system with dual twin chrome tailpipes
  • AMG aerodynamic sport styling

Safety/Security

  • Mercedes-Benz mbrace™
  • New vehicle 4-year/50,000 mile warranty
  • Mercedes-Benz maintenance system
  • 24-hour roadside assistance program
  • Steel-reinforced cabin with front & rear crumple zones
  • 3-point seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
  • LATCH anchor and tether system for child seats
  • Adaptive dual stage front airbags
  • Side airbags mounted in front and rear
  • Full-length head protection curtain
  • NECK-PRO active head restraints
  • 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock and Brake Assist
  • AMG 2-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • PRE-SAFE® (predictive occupant protection system)
  • Roll-over sensor
  • Anti-theft alarm with engine immobilizer
  • Night security illumination
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Panic button remote key
  • Emergency trunk release inside cargo area

Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

Optional Packages

Driver Assistance Package ($2,950)

  • DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE® Brake
  • Active Blind Spot Assist*
  • Active Lane Keeping Assist*

Rear Seat Package ($3,040)

  • Active Ventilated Rear Seats
  • Air conditioning controls for rear passengers
  • Electrically adjustable rear seats with memory function

Rear Seat Entertainment Package ($2,450)

  • Rear Seat Entertainment System
  • 2 Remote Controls

AMG Performance Package ($TBD)

  • Top speed delimitation to 186 mph
  • Power increase (+27 hp/74 lb-ft)
  • Carbon Fiber engine cover

Stand Alone Options

  • Wood/premium leather steering wheel (N/C)
  • Heated steering wheel (N/C)
  • Panorama sunroof ($1,090)
  • Night View Assist PLUS with pedestrian detection ($1,780)
  • 20" AMG Twin 5-Spoke forged wheel ($1,700)
  • Bang & Olufsen BeoSound premium sound system ($6,400)
  • SPLITVIEW ($710)
  • Carbon Fiber / Black Piano Lacquer Trim (TBD)

Paint

Black, Magnetite Black*, Jade Green, Capri Blue, Flint Grey, Barolo Red, Iridium Silver, Palladium Silver, Diamond White

Upholstery

Black with Chestnut Brown contrast stitching, Cashmere/Savanna with Savanna/Cashmere contrast stitching, Ash/Grey with Grey/Ash contrast stitching, Sahara Beige/Black with Chestnut Brown contrast stitching