| Year Make Model | 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG 4Matic S model 4dr Sedan AWD (5.5L 8cyl Turbo 7A) |
| Vehicle Type | AWD 4dr 5-passenger sedan |
| Base MSRP | $100,695 |
| Options on test vehicle | Driver Assistance Package ($2,800 -- includes Distronic Plus with Steering Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, BAS Plus with Cross-Traffic Assist, Pre-Safe Plus, Pre-Safe Brake with pedestrian recognition); Designo Mystic Red Leather Interior ($1,180); Designo Black Lacquer Trim ($850); AMG Parking Assist Package ($800 -- includes a surround-view parking camera); 19-Inch AMG Wheels ($500) |
| As-tested MSRP | $106,825 |
| Assembly location | Sindelfingen, Germany |
| Configuration | Front-engine, all-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 |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.0 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,350 |
| Fuel cutoff/rev limiter (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 577 @ 5,500 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 590 @ 2,000 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type | Seven-speed automatic with console shifter and steering-mounted paddles with sport/competition modes |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I=4.38, II=2.86; III=1.92; IV=1.37; V=1.00; VI=0.82; VII=0.73 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.06 |
| Differential(s) | Limited-slip rear; open front |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, pneumatic springs, variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 14 |
| Tire type | Performance front and rear |
| Tire size, front | 255/35Z19 |
| Tire size, rear | 285/30Z19 |
| Wheel size | 19-by-9 inches front -- 19-by-9.5 inches rear |
| Wheel material | Painted alloy |
| Brakes, front | 14.2-by-1.4-inch two-piece ventilated cross-drilled cast-iron discs with 6-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 14.2-by-1-inch one-piece ventilated cross-drilled cast-iron discs with 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 1.7 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 2.7 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 3.7 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 5.3 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 11.7 @ 119.7 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 3.4 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 2.2 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 3.2 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.2 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 5.8 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 12.1 @ 119.7 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 3.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 26 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 105 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 68.9 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 68.5 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.90 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.89 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 47.5 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 78.1 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 63.4 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 1800 |
| Test date | 7/15/2014 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 80.19 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 54.31 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.79 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 5.1, Head |
| Odometer (mi.) | 6037 |
| Fuel used for test | 91-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 41 |
| As-tested ballasted trailer weight (lbs.) | 38 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 18 combined/15 city/22 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 17.2 (evaluation route); 14.2 (length of test) |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 21.1 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 485.3 |
| Stereo description | 14-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard iPod via proprietary cable, USB jack, auxiliary audio jack |
| Satellite radio | Standard |
| Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb) | Standard |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Standard |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Standard |
| Smart entry/Start | Standard |
| Parking aids | Standard parking sonar front and rear back-up camera rear cross-traffic detection |
| Blind-spot detection | Optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Optional departure warning with active correction |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Standard |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 4,387 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,503 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 54.1/45.9 |
| Length (in.) | 192.1 |
| Width (in.) | 73.7 |
| Height (in.) | 56.8 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 113.2 |
| 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 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 15.9 |
| 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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