Mercedes-Benz launches new E 63 AMG in India at Rs 1.29 crore

Team OD Updated: July 25, 2013, 03:09 PM IST

Almost a month after the commercial launch of the all-new E-Class in India, Mercedes has launched its meaner and more powerful cousin, the E 63 AMG, in India at Rs 1.29 crore ex-Delhi.

The E 63 AMG is an E-ClassÂ at the core, but with a much larger power output and significantly bigger presence on the road. Powering the E 63 AMG is a twin-turbo 5.5-litre V8 engine which makes 560PS of power and 730Nm of torque. The AMG 7-speed MCT automatic transmission has also been tweaked to handle the excess power. There are paddle shifters on the steering wheel and Mercedes is offering five transmission modes â" Sport, Sport+, Comfort, Race Start and Manual. Claimed 0-100kmph time is 4.2 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz launches new E 63 AMG in India at Rs 1.29 crore The E 63 AMG is an E-Class at the core, but with a much larger power output and significantly bigger presence on the road

Other bits on the aesthetic and mechanical front include bigger brakes, complete AMG body kit â" wheels, bumpers, splitters and exhaust pipes. The interiors also have AMG bits like the badging on the mats etc. Mercedes' E 63 AMG competes with the recently launched Audi S6, BMW and the Jaguar XFR-S.

Claimed 0-100kmph time of the E 63 AMG is 4.2 seconds