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Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
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Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
The Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC pairs strong AWD performance with room for five, making it well-suited to road trips and winter use. It offers good value in its segment given its 362 hp, 5.4 s 0–100 km/h, and a usable 525 L trunk.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.2 L/100kmAWD
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63
Car B
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63
The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 blends extreme performance with five-seat practicality and a generous trunk, making it a compelling luxury option for road trips and family use. Its 107,000 price and 10.1 L/100 km consumption are harder to justify for city or budget-focused buyers.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety612 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 55 / 64
City 31 / 22
Budget / value 32 / 28
Road trip 69 / 66
Performance 43 / 48
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 30 / 41
Premium 61 / 78
Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

  • AWD traction boosts confidence for winter driving and long-distance trips.
  • Strong performance (362 hp, 500 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s) for easy passing and highway cruising.
  • Seats five with a 525 L trunk, fitting family travel and weekend luggage.
  • High safety ranking in the signals adds peace of mind.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63

  • Exceptional acceleration and speed (3.4 s 0–100 km/h, 300 km/h top speed)
  • Five seats and a 540 L trunk support family gear and long journeys
  • Luxury focus makes it comfortable for extended highway travel
  • Strong safety standing within its class

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC uses 9.2 L/100km vs 10.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 puts out 612 hp vs 362 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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