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Boardroom on Boost: The Mercedes-AMG S 63 is a CEO’s Missile in a Tuxedo (REVIEW)

The Mad Scientist in a Tuxedo: AMG S 63 E Performance Proves That 2.5 Tons of German Diplomacy Can Go from Spa Treatment to Spa-Francorchamps in 3.3 Seconds

If James Bond ever decided to retire, move to Delhi, and become the head of a global spice export empire, this is the car he’d drive. The Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance is not merely a car—it’s a 2.5-tonne, 5.3-metre-long flying carpet stitched together with carbon fibre, red nappa leather, and an alarming amount of German sarcasm.

Now in its 6th generation since its 1989 debut, the 2025 AMG S 63 is the most powerful S-Class ever. And also, quite possibly, the most opulent missile ever fitted with massaging seats and a heated cupholder. At ₹3.34 crore (ex-showroom), this is the full-stop at the end of every luxury argument—be it about legroom, horsepower, or how many LED spotlights you need to read a newspaper in the backseat.

Let’s talk numbers. The heart of this beast is a twin-turbo V8 petrol engine paired with a 13.1 kWh lithium-ion battery and a 188 hp electric motor, all orchestrated into symphonic chaos by the Mercedes-Benz M177 powertrain. Total system output? A spine-altering 791 horsepower and an earth-moving 1430 Nm of torque. 0–100 kmph? Just 3.3 seconds. That’s faster than your local pizza delivery guy can say “30 minutes or free.”

And if you’re the sort who likes to adjust their exhaust note to match the mood of a business acquisition, worry not. There’s an AMG Performance exhaust with fluted trapezoidal tailpipes and active flaps to let your neighbours know when you’re in Sport+ mode… or when you’ve just found parking in South Delhi.

Design-wise, this car means business. You’ve got the optional ₹67,000 AMG Panamericana grille with the iconic central star—used for the first time on an S-Class sedan. The V223 codename might sound like a villain from a sci-fi movie, but it actually belongs to one of the most elegant shapes on the Modular Rear Architecture (MRA2) platform, the same one underpinning the latest C, E, CLE, and GLC.

And this isn’t just any sedan. This is a sedan that’s been to finishing school in Affalterbach. There’s rear-axle steering for better agility (rear wheels turn up to 3 degrees), AMG Active Ride Control+ with adaptive air suspension, and AMG-specific dynamic modes: from pure-electric ‘sneak-out-of-the-house’ mode to ‘Sport+’—also known as ‘wake-the-dead’.

You want carbon? There’s a ₹7.25 lakh AMG Exterior Carbon Package. You want wheels? Choose between 20 or 21-inch alloys, or go full Bollywood villain with the optional ₹11 lakh carbon ceramic brakes. And if you’re the type who needs a red caliper to match your red leather seats, that’ll be ₹1 lakh more. Because of course it is.

And oh, the seats. Up front, you get electrically adjustable AMG Sport thrones with 3 memory settings, massage, ventilation, and even luxury head restraints. But the real party is in the back. With the ₹4.14 lakh First-Class rear compartment, you get a full-length business console, optional ₹1.56 lakh executive chairs, optional ₹2.52 lakh rear comfort package, and if you’ve really messed up a board meeting, ₹1.88 lakh climatised rear seats to cool those hot tempers.

Add to that folding tray tables, adaptive rear lighting, seatbelt feeders (yes, for ₹45,000 someone hands you your belt), rear airbags in the front seatbacks, and a ₹1.71 lakh fridge for those late-night sparkling waters.

Entertainment? Try 31 Burmester speakers throwing 1750 watts of 4D surround sound at your ears. Or the standard 15-speaker 3D system if you’re being ‘budget conscious’. There’s a ₹74,000 MBUX rear tablet, two ₹5 lakh 11.6” screens, and wireless headphones that cost more than a mid-range phone.

And if you’re wondering about features like remote parking, digital key sharing, 360-degree cameras, Guard 360° anti-theft surveillance, adaptive cruise, blind spot detection, and Distronic radar-based assistance—yes, it has all that. It also has a fingerprint scanner. Because you’re not just unlocking a car—you’re verifying your identity as a VIP.

Let’s not forget the cabin lights in 64 colours, automatic sunblinds, double cup holders with temperature control, heated centre armrests, and a panoramic sunroof that could double up as a luxury observatory.

Infotainment? You get a 12.8-inch OLED screen with MBUX, haptic feedback, voice commands, AMG Track Pace telemetry, and even augmented reality nav via a ₹4.72 lakh heads-up display. The instrument cluster is a 12.3-inch 3D screen, because flat dashboards are for peasants.

On the tech side, you’ve got 5G SIM connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, WiFi hotspot, over-the-air updates, and a literal app to control everything—from your AC to your back massage to the speed limit of your teenage son’s joyrides.

And don’t worry about the boot—it’s a respectable 305 litres, with independent locking and through-loading functionality in case you feel the sudden urge to carry skis to your shareholder meeting.

So, what’s it like to drive? Imagine a cruise missile with a sense of empathy. The AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed transmission keeps everything smooth, while three-stage AMG steering, carbon fibre trim, and active engine noise cancellation keep you focused. It’s whisper quiet when you want it, banshee loud when you need it.

In a nutshell, the Mercedes-AMG S 63 is less a car, more a business jet that got tired of waiting at the airport. It’s the ultimate paradox—a thunderous brute in a tuxedo, a rocket with a reading lamp, a racehorse with back massagers.

If luxury had a sport mode, this would be it.

And if that doesn’t convince you, just remember—this car has seatbelt airbags. Your seatbelt. Has. Airbags.

Of course it does. It’s an AMG.

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