The flagship Mercedes-Benz S-Class has only just arrived in South Africa, but the performance testing of the 2022 Mercedes-AMG S63e is well under way. Here’s what we know so far.

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The luxury Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes brimming with luxury, technology and comfort, but of course, no Mercedes-Benz product is complete without an AMG performance derivative. The 2022 Mercedes-AMG S63e is busy testing currently and will be bringing big power to the party.

While performance and engine details, and even the name yet to be confirmed, we can start the speculation. We do know that Mercedes-AMG is going the modular engine route with regards to electrification. We know the next-gen C63 S will feature the 2.0-litre from the A45 and an electric motor, but surely a 4-cylinder performance S-Class is unacceptable?

The 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 motor is set to continue and like the 4-cylinder, it will feature a big electric setup. From the last AMG press release, there will be a 9-speed automatic transmission on the front axle, with electric power units on the rear axle. This power unit will comprise a lithium-ion battery, cooling system, powerful electric motor, electrically controlled differential as well as a 2-speed gearbox.

For the V8 derivative, outputs of 600 kW and 1000 Nm are being touted, with the first model to get this engine being the updated Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door.

Visually, you can see this is the new Mercedes-AMG S63e thanks to its quad exhausts, bigger AMG wheels and massive intake on the front bumper.

As it stands, Mercedes-Benz currently offers the S-Class in 400d and 500 flavour, with every S-Class having a long wheelbase.

Further Reading

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Latest Pricing

Mercedes-Benz S-Class International Launch Review

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