2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe 5.5L V8 4MATIC 7AT AWD (585 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Mercedes-Benz introduced the most powerful version of the S-Class coupe on the market in 2014 and proved to the world, once again, that when the three-pointed star is pushed and helped by its AMG sub-brand, it can provide an extremely luxurious and fast vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz has always produced luxurious, two-door vehicles for those who enjoy driving comfortable cars over long distances, and the S-Class coupe was not an exception. There were several generations of this luxo-barge that thrilled its customers, but only the AMG versions could threaten the supremacy of other German sportscars. So, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz came to confirm that with a shortened version of the S-Class, fewer doors but improved handling and power.

The grand-touring lines of the S-Class coupe were available with other engine versions, but only the AMG had a few specific details that made it different from its siblings. At the front, the S 63 Coupe featured LED headlights adorned with Swarovski crystals implanted inside the headlamps at their upper side. The car manufacturer went even further and mounted an AMG-specific grille adorned with chromed dots and a horizontal slat that resembled a wing. In addition, on the lower side of the bumper, AMG installed an aggressive-looking bumper with an A-shaped center intake flanked by a pair of side scoops that cooled the front brakes. From its profile, the lines that went on the bodywork from the front wheel arches to the rear quarter panels created a dynamic yet elegant image for the vehicle. Finally, at the back, there was a small integrated spoiler into the trunk lid, while underneath the bumper, the automaker installed two wide, rectangular-shaped exhausts that flanked the rear diffuser.

Inside, the S 63 boasted a very high level of luxury. The leather-wrapped cabin featured four heated seats, and the front ones could’ve been ordered with high-bolstered, adjustable areas. Moreover, the automaker even installed vents that blew warm air onto occupants’ necks, similar to those existing in the SL-Class. These were useful when the driver chose to lower all four windows. The dashboard was a mix of art, luxury, and technology. For starters, fronting the driver was a digital display that showed all the necessary information to the driver. Next to that, atop the center stack, was an additional LCD for the infotainment system. Between the front occupants, the automaker placed a tall center console with a storage compartment. The console also housed the settings for the transmission, suspension, and driving modes. In the back, the automaker installed a bench seat profiled for two, but with less legroom left due to the size of the front seats. But those were fine for short and medium travels.

Under the skin, the 5.5-liter biturbo AMG engine was not just very powerful but also smooth. It sent 577 HP (585 PS) to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission tuned by AMG. Even though the automaker offered other versions of the S-Coupe with all-wheel-drive systems, the S 63 AMG was RWD only.