05-02-2025
2025 Mercedes-AMG S 63 Sedan Blends Muscle with Luxury
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With the team at Mercedes-AMG putting the V12-powered S65 out to pasture, the highest-performance S-Class has become the 4.0-liter-powered S 63. This latest iteration in the long line of hopped-up S-Class machines blends that 4.0-liter with an electric motor at the rear axle.
Powering this 188 hp electric motor is a 13.1-kWh battery pack that can be recharged. Mercedes-AMG says this plug-in hybrid package was derived from the one that powers the brand's Formula 1 racecar.
The electric motor at the rear works with the 604 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque from the internal-combustion engine and gives the latest S 63 a staggering 791 hp and 1,055 lb-ft—not bad for a luxury cruiser. Mercedes-AMG says this combination can rocket the 5,831-pound car to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds.
On this episode of Quick Spin, Autoweek's Mark Vaughn hops behind the wheel of the 2025 Mercedes-AMG S 63 and puts it through its paces. Vaughn gives you a guided tour of the S 63 and highlights some of his favorite features and some of its accouterment.
Later in the show, Vaughn takes you along for a live drive review of this S-Class, then chats with host Wesley Wren about the S 63, its competitive set, and more. Closing the show, the pair breaks down what makes this 2025 Mercedes-AMG S 63 special.
Tune in below, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever podcasts are played.
