| Year Make Model | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.5L 8cyl 7A) |
| Vehicle Type | RWD 4dr 2-passenger Sedan |
| Estimated MSRP | $90,000 |
| Configuration | Longitudinal, front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V8, gasoline with auto-stop/start |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 5,461/333 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.0 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 518 @ 5,250 (550 @ 5,250 with Performance Pack) |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 516 @ 1,750 (590 @ 2,000 with Performance Pack) |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type | Seven-speed automatic |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I=4.34, II=2.89, III=1.92, IV=1.37, V=1.00, VI=0.82, VII=0.73 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 2.65 |
| Suspension, front | Independent multilink, coil springs, driver-adjustable three-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, pneumatic springs, driver-adjustable three-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-over-hydraulic-assist, speed-proportional rack-and-pinion |
| Tire type | Performance front and rear |
| Tire size, front | 255/40ZR18 |
| Tire size, rear | 285/35ZR18 |
| Wheel size | 18-by-9 inches front -- 18-by-9.5 inches rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated and cross-drilled |
| Brakes, rear | Ventilated and cross-drilled |
| 0-60 mph, mfr. claim (sec.) | 4.3 |
| Fuel economy, mfr. est. (mpg) | 15 city/22 highway (est.) |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 21.1 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 4,057 |
| Length (in.) | 192.4 |
| Height (in.) | 56.8 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 113.1 |
| Track, front (in.) | 64.4 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.8 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 37.1 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.3 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 35.8 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 37.9 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.2 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 57.8 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 56.9 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 4.5 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | Unlimited |
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