The Most Powerful and fastest accelerating E-Class ever, that will be the E63 4Matic+

• Most powerful and fastest-accelerating E 63 yet, with up to 612 hp
• Prices start at £78,935 OTR for Mercedes-AMG E 63 4MATIC+
• Available to order now, with first UK deliveries from June

The Mercedes-AMG E 63 4MATIC+ is now available to order, with prices starting from £78,935. The E 63 S 4MATIC+ costs £88,295, while the E 63 S 4MATIC+ Edition 1 is available for £106,585. First deliveries are due in June.

All models are powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, producing 571 hp in the E 63 and 612 hp in the E 63 S. The E 63 can sprint from standstill to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds, compared to 3.4 seconds for the E 63 S (previous models generated 557 hp and 585 hp and achieved 0-62 mph in 4.2 seconds and 4.1 seconds respectively). 

Both models are electronically limited to 155 mph – unless specified with the AMG Drivers package which increases the top speed to an electronically limited 186 mph.

For the first time all E 63 models – whether in left-hand or right-hand drive – feature 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive. This newly engineered, intelligent system brings together the advantages of various drive configurations, including a Drift mode (only on E 63 S) that makes the car rear-wheel drive. Torque distribution on the front and rear axles is, for the first time, fully variable – making it easier to make full use of the car’s potential in all conditions.

The E 63 comes as standard with AMG Ride Control sports suspension; 19-inch AMG five twin-spoke alloy wheels; Nappa leather upholstery; split folding rear seats; Comand Online with a 12.3-inch display; and 12.3-inch widescreen cockpit display. The E 63 S adds 20-inch AMG five twin-spoke alloy wheels; active dynamic engine mounts; AMG performance seats; and a steering wheel finished in Nappa leather and Dinamica microfibre.

The Edition 1 – based on the E 63 S – adds 20-inch AMG cross-spoke wheels in black; designo Selenite Grey magno paint; and AMG Night package. Extra detailing in Titanium Grey above the side skirts is also standard. Inside, standard equipment includes AMG sports seats and Dinamica steering wheel with yellow contrast stitching, plus AMG carbon fibre trim.

For £6,995, E 63 S and Edition 1 customers can opt for AMG high-performance ceramic brakes, while the AMG performance exhaust can be added to all models for £1,000.

An AMG carbon fibre package adds front splitter, side sill panels, and rear bumper finished in carbon fibre for £3,370. The AMG Night package adds black detailing on the side sills, black exterior mirror housings and a black front splitter, all for £595.

The optional Premium package (standard on Edition 1) is available for £2,595 and adds a panoramic sunroof; Keyless-Go Comfort package; Burmester surround sound; and Multibeam LED intelligent light system.

As on all E-Class models, an array of advanced driver assistance features is available. The Driving Assistance Plus package costs £1,695, and includes Active Blind Spot Assist; Drive Pilot; Active Lane Keeping Assist; and Pre-Safe Impulse Side. Drive Pilot is made up of Steering Pilot; Active Lane-Change Assist; Distance Pilot Distronic; and Speed Limit Pilot.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe prices and specs announced.

The acclaimed S-Class Coupé is set to arrive in the UK in September – priced from £96,565 OTR.

The eight-cylinder S 63 AMG Coupé – priced at £125,595 OTR – generates a mighty 585 hp and 900 Nm of torque to provide effortless performance. For those wishing even more performance, the S 65 AMG Coupé – priced at £183,065 – produces 630 hp and develops 1000 Nm of torque.

One further engine - the S 500 Coupé AMG Line – will follow in early 2015 – priced from £96,565 OTR.

Across the range, Active Parking Assist with a reversing camera, an expansive panoramic roof, an ultra-sharp TFT 12.3” display, the clever Magic Vision Control system, COMAND Online and a choice of nine metallic paint options come as standard.

In addition, the S 63 AMG Coupé is equipped with the Seat Comfort Package, the spookily smooth Magic Body Control, and thumping Burmester surround sound system with 13 high-performance speakers. As if that wasn’t enough, the S 65 AMG Coupé adds a Head-up display, a TV Tuner, a 360 camera, and Night View Assist – capable of detecting hazards on the road ahead via an infrared camera.

The Premium Package (£4,995 when applied to the S 500) adds 20” alloy wheels, illuminated door sills, the Seat Comfort Pack, Keyless-Go Package, Burmester sound system, Climatised Seats to keep you cool or warm, depending on the weather, a 360 camera and Air Balance – a system through which air is passed to remove pollutants and fragranced with a choice of perfumes.

The AMG Exterior Carbon-fibre Package (£5,000) adds carbon-fibre elements to the outside of the car while the AMG Night Package (£765) offers the AMG sports exhaust system with two black chrome finished twin tailpipes, and high-gloss black highlights.

Further options include the Panoramic roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL (£4,030), refrigerated compartment in the rear (£1,130), and brake calipers painted in red (£620 available on the S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG).

The equipment offered on the new S-Class Coupé combines to make it one of the most refined and comfortable cars on the road today. It’s the quietest series-production car of all in terms of wind noise with excellent aeroacoustic performance due to improved insulation and aerodynamic bodyshell.

UK prices:

Model	Power (hp)	Torque (Nm)	CO2 (g/km) from:	Price (OTR)
S 500 4663 cc, eight-cylinder	455	700	219	£96,565
S 63 AMG 5461 cc, eight-cylinder	585	900	237	£125,595
S 65 AMG 5980 cc, 12-cylinder	630	1000	279	£183,065