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AMG S 63 E Performance vs M5 Sedan

Mercedes-Benz · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
AMG S 63 E Performance
Beats the M5 Sedan by 0.06s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the AMG S 63 E Performance beats the M5 Sedan by a hair, finishing 0.06 seconds ahead. It's the 74 extra horsepower talking — the AMG S 63 E Performance simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
791 hp
717 hp
0–100 km/h
3.3s
3.4s
Top speed
290 km/h
305 km/h
Engine
V8
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 PHEV
Fuel
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Torque
1430 Nm
1000 Nm
Price
$185,000
$125,000

Simulated race times

Distance
AMG S 63 E Performance
M5 Sedan
100 m
4.857s
4.925s
1/8 mile
7.195s
7.271s
1/4 mile
10.852s
10.911s
1 km
19.583s
19.483s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M5 Sedan is $125,000 vs $185,000 for the AMG S 63 E Performance — a $60,000 gap. Power: AMG S 63 E Performance makes 74 hp more (791 vs 717). 0–100 km/h: AMG S 63 E Performance is 0.10s quicker (3.3s vs 3.4s). Top speed: M5 Sedan runs to 305 km/h, 15 km/h higher than AMG S 63 E Performance.

FAQ

Which is faster, the AMG S 63 E Performance or the M5 Sedan?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the AMG S 63 E Performance is faster, beating the M5 Sedan by 0.06 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the AMG S 63 E Performance vs the M5 Sedan?

The AMG S 63 E Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, while the M5 Sedan does it in 3.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The AMG S 63 E Performance produces 791 hp; the M5 Sedan produces 717 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The AMG S 63 E Performance tops out at 290 km/h, and the M5 Sedan reaches 305 km/h.

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