Mercedes-Benz is already developing the next-generation E-Class. However, the current model in its hottest configuration – the AMG E63 S – can still impress. Its powerful powertrain and luxury status make it an Autobahn superstar, and a new video showcases the wagon variant reaching top speed with remarkable ease.
The wagon’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine produces 603 horsepower (450 kilowatts) and 627 pound-feet (850 Newton-meters) of torque. Its 4Matic all-wheel drive keeps it planted on the road as it accelerates well into triple-digit territory. Mercedes lists the car’s top speed with the Driver’s Pack at 186 miles per hour (300 kilometers per hour).
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The left lane of the freeway eventually opens, allowing the driver to put his foot on the accelerator. The wagon’s odometer reads 188 mph (302 km/h), a bit above the official speed but well below expectations. That’s fast for a family car with comfortable seats, a plethora of safety features and the latest comforts. This is what the Wagon E63 was built for.
Earlier this year, Mercedes launched the E63 S Final Edition as the automaker prepares to launch the next-generation model. It will be the last V8-powered E-Class as the company moves away from big combustion engines and embraces hybrids and downsized battery-electric vehicles. The next AMG E63 will have a battery and an electric motor assisting the combustion engine. It could get the same powertrain found in the new C63 – a 671 hp (493 kW) plug-in hybrid that produces 752 lb-ft (1,019 Nm) of torque.
Mercedes seems set to launch the new E-Class, at least in its most common variants. Recent spy photos showed the model losing some camouflage, and the interior looks production-ready even with all the fabric coverings hiding it. There’s little time for the company to reveal it before the end of the year, and an early 2023 debut could be on the way. The hotter E63 Wagon Hybrid won’t arrive until much later, so enjoy the video above before the next-gen model arrives. It won’t be the same, but it will be exciting.
