We say: The e-class’ evil twin is here and it’s mental. Or so I guess…
So, I see a bigger C-class with tonnes of body kit.
You’re right, there’s lots of kit on this Mercedes, but this ain’t a bigger C, it’s the standard version of the new E-class that we aren’t used to seeing in India, and it has now received that coveted certificate of ‘Masters of Craziness from AMG’. So, what you see here is the Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+.
That’s fantastic and it looks quite purposeful, doesn’t it?
Purposeful, that’s aptly described. The AMG-spec grille, those massive air intakes on the bumper, the subtle addition of carbon fibre and the quad tailpipes give the E63 the demeanour of an athlete that’s game for a sprint even in the middle of the night. And if all that doesn’t tell you about its intentions, one look at the 20-inch wheels should confirm this isn’t just a chauffeur-driven baby S.
Must make you feel special on the insides, too?
Certainly. As with any performance car, this one’s cabin too is swathed in carbon fibre and with an all-black interior theme, the E63 S looks dapper. Plus, those figure hugging AMG seats up front are a certain highlight in here. You obviously won’t have acres of space at the back like in the extended E, but that doesn’t mean it’s cramped. You can stretch your limbs to acceptable levels, however, the rear seats themselves aren’t all that comfortable and a tad too small for our liking.
You sat in the backseat? Why?
This story is from the June 2018 edition of BBC TopGear India.
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