If you choose to only learn one acronym in your life, however, let me suggest it be the esteemed and oh-so satisfying-to-know: AMG. While it's not a shortened version of a string of swear words it is a dirty, dirty combination that means a whole lot of power and fun behind the wheel of what would normally be a rather normal Mercedes-Benz.
Since YOLO, I'd suggest you get behind the wheel of an E 63 AMG at least once because OMG it's almost 2G2BT -- but trust me it is very, very real.
What is a Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG?
The E-Class name was first "officialized" in the US of A in the early '90s in saloon, coupe, convertible and wagon body configurations. Since then, the E-Class has evolved into the luxury executive car it is today.
Add those all-important acronyms to the right-hand side of the sumptuous rear flank of the E 63 and you've got yourself an street-bound track car that sounds like nothing else and goes like the dickens when prompted.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG Price and Specs
Let's start with the 411 on the E-Class lineup: at the bottom of the ladder sits the $57,800 E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC (diesel); and at the very top of it all sitting pretty at a starting price of $110,000 is the E 63 AMG S-Model 4MATIC sedan. That's quite the price gap. In between those two sit four other models with plenty of horsepower and amenity options. All are equipped with Merc's 4MATIC all-wheel drive system.
My particularly beastly 2014 E 63 AMG sedan started at $103,000 and with a select few options such as Merc's Advanced Driving Assistance Package as well as a Premium Package, the final price hit the $112,290 mark.
BION, I'd happily hand over that coin for a car like the E 63 AMG.
Why? Because behind that mean mug resides a V8 bi-turbo engine that spews out 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque. A 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT automatic transmission controls the power that's pushed out all four 19" AMG-spoke wheels.
Driving the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
Nestle into the tightly bolstered (and adjustable) driver's seat, take a deep breath and press the overly large start/stop button to the right of the perforated leather, flat-bottom AMG steering wheel; revel in the glorious bark of the V8 as it thunders to life (and know that you will wake your neighbours up every morning, especially on colder days). Let the rumble of the E 63 AMG coming to life wash over you, tingle your sense in all the right ways and excite something deep within as you grasp the stumpy AMG crest-stamped leather shift knob and select "D."
To the left of the stubby shifter is a row of important knobs and buttons. The first is Merc's drive mode selector where you can choose between C, S, S+, and M. Below that: Traction control, chassis stiffness (with two settings), and the all-important ZOMFG-it-makes-it-so-good AMG button. You can either fiddle with a combination of various settings and buttons or you can just press the last one and know that everything will be perfectly calibrated for balls-out fun behind the wheel. You can all guess what I did all week.
Here's the thing; the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG can be docile and demure, if that's the kind of thing you like. However, should you prefer a bit of bite with your bark, this puppy's got that in spades. Press your right foot to the floor and take possession of the 550 horses via the steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters, but know your breath will catch, the hair will raise on the back of you neck, and you may not stop smiling for quite some time.
Speeds are reached like a punch in the face, and with just as much gusto. The E 63 AMG makes no illusions about what it is: savage.
It'll do more than go quickly in a straight line though (it'll hit 100km in under 4 seconds), as the handling and suspension on the 2014 E 63 AMG are quite impressive. This is a heavy car, yet manages to feel nimble in the corners and hunkers down at each twisty ready to pull out hard after the apex. This thing means business.
Inside and Out of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
Mercedes has taken a futuristic, menacing stance in terms of exterior design -- and I very much approve. The mug on the E-Class is as aggressive as it is stoic. The massive tri-star embedded in the minimalist grille sandwiched between angular, LED-trimmed headlights is both intimidating and regal.
Inside, AMG badges adorn the perforated leather seats up front and an AMG instrument cluster sits behind the steering wheel. Merc's previous-generation HMI system is present, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Front seats are highly bolstered and offer dynamic, drive-sensitive violation if desired (bolster will tighten and move depending on cornering severity).
The back seat offers up plenty of room for a child seat, plus bags for a few nights away.
Comparing the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
It's not as E123 when it comes to choosing the E 63 over the likes of the BMW M5, Audi RS 7 or even the Cadillac CTS Vsport (#firstworldproblems indeed), however, the now 4MATIC E 63 offers gobs of grip it was previously lacking, and the new look really is PHAT.
OMG AMG FTW; nuff said.
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