Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG

Mercedes S class 2013 5.5 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG is being produced from January, 2013. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 585 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mercedes S klase 2013 version and torque 900 Nm (Newton metres) on 2250 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Garrett MGT2260MSL turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mercedes S class 5.5 engine oil type is 0W-40 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.

Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.1 litres per 100km (9.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes S class version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG 4MATIC AT 4x4) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 10.3 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes S class 2013

Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG technical data

Model: Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2013. January
Engine: 5461 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 237 g/km
Power: 585 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 900 NM ON 2250 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.1 (combined) 13.8 (urban) 7.9 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.12m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters
Trunk capacity: 510 litres
Gross weight: 2700 kg

Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG engine M157

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 5461 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 98 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90.5 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG oil type 0W-40
Oil capacity 8.5 litres (9 quarts)
Power 525 - 585 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 700 - 900 NM ON 2250 RPM
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes G klase Mercedes CLS and 5 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes S class sedan [2013 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Mercedes S 350 2013 BlueTEC

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 258 HP 5.9 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 350 2013 BlueTEC Lang 3.0 Diesel 258 HP 6.0 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 400 2013 HYBRID

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.5 Petrol 333 HP 6.8 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 500 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

4.7 Petrol 456 HP 9.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 500 2013 Lang 4.7 Petrol 456 HP 9.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4 seconds

5.5 Petrol 585 HP 10.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 63 2013 AMG 4MATIC 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4 seconds

5.5 Petrol 585 HP 10.3 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S class 2013 reviews
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