As the inventor of the car, Mercedes-Benz, with its century-old automotive process precipitation and strong cultural heritage, can be described as unique in the field of luxury cars, pioneering innovative technology, and continue to promote industry innovation.
In addition, in the field of high-performance cars, Mercedes-Benz also has a high voice, down to the civilian performance car, compared with Porsche, its AMG GT 63 S surpassed the Porsche Panam Tuberao S at the Nürburgring Nordhorn Circuit, becoming the fastest original mass-produced four-door sedan; up to the car, Mercedes-AMG won the F1 team championship for seven consecutive years.
If the Mercedes-Benz S-Class defines luxury, then the AMG GT 63 S explains what performance is! At last year's Munich Motor Show Media Night, Mercedes-AMG unveiled the AMG GT 63 S E Performance, the brand's strongest ever production car. The car is the first plug-in hybrid model of the AMG family, and it can be seen from the model name that the car is based on the AMG GT 63 S upgrade.
Compared to the AMG GT 63 S, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine and an electric motor, with a maximum engine power of 639 hp and a peak torque of 900 Nm; the maximum power of the electric motor located on the rear axle can output 204 hp, making the hybrid system a comprehensive power of 843 hp and a peak torque of 1400 Nm.
In terms of transmission system, it matches the 9-speed manual transmission and is equipped with a 4MATIC+ full-time four-wheel drive system, the official acceleration time of 100 kilometers is only 2.9 seconds, the extreme speed is 316 kilometers / h, and the official comprehensive fuel consumption is only 8.6 liters / 100 kilometers.
In contrast, the strongest AMG that can be bought in China, the AMG GT Black Series, is equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine, with a maximum power of only 730 horsepower, a peak torque of 800 Nm, an official acceleration time of 3.2 seconds per 100 kilometers, and a maximum speed of 325 km/h.
The strongest Porsche Panamera Tubo S in China, which is equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine, with a maximum power of 630 Nm and a peak torque of 820 Nm, thanks to a better matching 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, the official acceleration time of 100 km/h is 3.1 seconds, and the extreme speed is 315 km/h.
In addition, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance also powers the electric motor with a 6.1 kWh high-performance battery pack weighing only 196 pounds (89 kg). It comes with a 3.7 kW AC charger designed for fast charging. However, the pure electric mileage of the car is only 12 kilometers, and if it is introduced into China in the future, the green card will not be on it.
At the same time, the car offers a choice of five driving modes of comfort, sport, sport enhancement, racing and slippery roads, as well as a four-stage regenerative braking system ranging from class 0 (detached) to level 3 (single pedal drive) and a track regeneration mode designed specifically for performance.
In terms of appearance, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance is not much different from the ordinary GT 63 S, and the front face is mainly redesigned with a bumper shape and better aerodynamics.
The E-Performance logo is added to the side fenders, and 21-inch forged alloy wheels and a high-performance AMG carbon-ceramic brake system are standard.
The S in the rear 63 S is painted in red to indicate identity, while there is an external charging port at the rear bumper.
In terms of interior, the overall layout design of the GT 63 S is continued, equipped with a hybrid-specific display and a new steering wheel design of Mercedes, and the seats are decorated with titanium gray pearls and black Napa leather, with yellow contrasting stitching to further enhance the sense of sport.
In terms of price, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance is priced at £173,655 in the UK. For reference, the domestic 2020 AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+ four-door sports car is priced at 2.0486 million yuan, while 1.45 million yuan can only consider the AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ four-door sports car (the 2021 model is priced at 1.3086 million yuan). If the car is introduced for domestic sales in the future, the price is expected to be around 2.5 million yuan.
From the current market point of view, for mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance such a performance beast, perhaps only Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid can form a certain competitive relationship with it, the current domestic sale of 2021 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid administrative extended version, priced as high as 2.483 million yuan, belongs to a niche niche.
Although Mercedes-Benz has high sales in the domestic luxury market, it is more bland in the performance market, although the performance is excellent, the product force is also very strong, but in the face of Porsche, which has a more advanced brand power, it is also slightly inferior. Whether it is an AMG GT two-door sports car or an AMG GT four-door coupe, it is not comparable to the Porsche 911 and Panamera. Therefore, it is still unknown whether the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance will introduce domestic sales.
If you have a budget in hand, are you considering Mercedes-Benz or Porsche?