Naturally aspirated V8 all the way. I don't care if the twin turbocharged engined one is quicker! ;)
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG vs Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Performance Package
| Category | E63 AMG | E63 AMG Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 5.5 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 525 / 518 | 558 / 550 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 630 / 465 | 800 / 590 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1848 / 4074 | 1843 / 4063 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 284 / 280 | 303 / 298 |
| Average price | €127,000 | €103,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | E63 AMG | E63 AMG Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.80 | 0:25.20 |
| Sachsenring | 1:40.66 | 1:40.59 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.00 | 1:14.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | E63 AMG | E63 AMG Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.4 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.3 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.0 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.8 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.6 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.5 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 11.9 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.2 s | 12.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.3 s | 3.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.0 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.8 s | 8.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.7 s @ 97.6 mph | 8.6 s @ 99.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph | 12.0 s |
General performance
| Category | E63 AMG | E63 AMG Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 300 kph (186 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.9 kph (41.6 mph) | 65.8 kph (40.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 17.9 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) | 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
Summary
| Category | E63 AMG | E63 AMG Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 85 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
E63 AMG Performance Package is the fastest by a small margin.
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