Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.00 seconds at 117.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Sedan, which took 4.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.00 seconds at 110.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.96 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.33 seconds at 116.43 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.60sec
2015 4MATIC Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
3.96sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.33sec
@ 116.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.50sec
2008 Sedan
Across 7 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG ranges from 3.60 to 4.50 seconds 0–60, with a 3.96-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Performance Overview
Mercedes-Benz’s S63 AMG performance story spans 2008 to 2015 here, covering 7 verified tests across five model years. It begins with the W221 S-Class era, where the early S63 used the naturally aspirated M156 V8 before later examples adopted the twin-turbo M157, with output ranging from 518 to 536 hp. In the data, the 2008 Sedan set the initial benchmark at 4.5 seconds to 60 mph, and by 2011 the W221 Sedan lowered that to 4.1 seconds, reflecting the model’s move from high-output naturally aspirated power to turbocharged torque.
The next step came with the W222 generation, introduced for 2014 with the twin-turbo M157 standardized at 577 hp and AMG Performance 4MATIC appearing in tested trims. That shift cut acceleration sharply: the 2014 4MATIC Sedan reached 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, while the 2015 4MATIC Coupe posted the line’s best figures at 3.6 seconds to 60 and a 12.0-second quarter-mile at 120 mph. Across all tests, the S63 AMG remains a gasoline-only performance flagship in this dataset, with the W222 standing as the quickest recorded form.
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Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 0–60 Times by Generation: W221 to W222
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W222 | 2014–2020 | 3.70s | 3.60s — 2015 4MATIC Coupe | 4 | The W222 generation (2014–2020) averaged 3.70 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2015 4MATIC Coupe at 3.60 seconds. Output was 577 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. |
| W221 | 2008–2013 | 4.30s | 4.10s — 2011 Sedan | 3 | The W221 generation (2008–2013) averaged 4.30 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2011 Sedan at 4.10 seconds. Output ranged from 518 to 536 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8, 6.2L V8 configurations. |
W222
2014–2020
Avg 0–60
3.70s
Fastest
3.60s
Tests
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2015 4MATIC Coupe
The W222 generation (2014–2020) averaged 3.70 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2015 4MATIC Coupe at 3.60 seconds. Output was 577 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations.
W221
2008–2013
Avg 0–60
4.30s
Fastest
4.10s
Tests
3
2011 Sedan
The W221 generation (2008–2013) averaged 4.30 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2011 Sedan at 4.10 seconds. Output ranged from 518 to 536 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8, 6.2L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 tests · 5 years
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2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.65
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.00
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe
3.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.00s
¼ mi @ 117.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 117.1 mph
- Engine
- 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 577 hp
- Torque
- 664 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,694 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 7
#02
2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe
3.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.00s
¼ mi @ 120.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 120.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 577 hp
- Torque
- 664 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,694 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 7
How we verify Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG performance FAQs
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The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe runs 0-60 in 3.6 to 3.7 seconds across verified stock tests. Both recorded 2015 tests are for the 577-hp, 664-lb-ft twin-turbo V8 coupe with AWD, making it the quickest current-model-year S63 AMG on record.
The quickest Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG on record is the 2015 4MATIC Coupe, which hit 0-60 in 3.6 seconds. That same car also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model at 12.0 seconds, with the fastest trap speed recorded at 120 mph.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG is also the fastest overall: the 2015 4MATIC Coupe at 3.6 seconds from 0-60. All 7 recorded S63 AMG tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified run faster than the best stock result.
The W222-generation Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG averages 3.7 seconds from 0-60 across 4 tests. Its quickest run is 3.6 seconds by the 2015 4MATIC Coupe. Every W222 S63 AMG on record uses a 577-hp twin-turbo gasoline powertrain.
The W221 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG averages 4.3 seconds from 0-60 across 3 tests. The quickest W221 run is 4.1 seconds by a 2011 Sedan. Power output ranges from 518 to 536 hp, with both naturally aspirated and twin-turbo versions appearing in this generation.
The fastest W221 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG on record is the 2011 Sedan, which reaches 0-60 in 4.1 seconds. That makes it notably slower than the quickest W222 result of 3.6 seconds, showing the performance jump between the two S63 AMG generations.
The 4MATIC Coupe is quicker. Across recorded runs, the S63 AMG Sedan averages 4.3 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 4.1 seconds, while the 4MATIC Coupe averages 3.65 seconds and posts a best of 3.6 seconds. On record, the coupe holds the edge.
The gap is small, but the 4MATIC Coupe is quicker. The S63 AMG 4MATIC Sedan averages 3.75 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 3.7 seconds. The 4MATIC Coupe averages 3.65 seconds and improves the best result to 3.6 seconds, a 0.1-second advantage.
Across 7 verified tests, the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG averages 12.33 seconds in the quarter mile at 116.4 mph. The quickest quarter-mile time on record is 12.0 seconds from the 2015 4MATIC Coupe, and the highest trap speed recorded for the model is 120 mph.
The Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG averages 3.96 seconds from 0-60 across 7 tests. Results range from a quickest 3.6 seconds by the 2015 4MATIC Coupe to a slowest 4.5 seconds by a 2008 Sedan. That spread covers both W221 and W222 generation cars.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.
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