Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet
grand luxury convertible 4 seats, V8 biturbo (reference: facelift 2017, V8 4,0)
612 ch · 3.5 s (0-100) · 250 km/h · 2016
Identification
- Body / seats
- 4-seat soft-top convertible; first 4-seat S-Class convertible since 1971 (the convertible debuted in 2015)
- Design / style centre
- Mercedes-AMG Design
- Assembly
- Sindelfingen (Germany) (à confirmer)
- Production
- series · facelift 2017 · variants S63 (V8) and S65 (V12)
⚠️ Identification notice. The designation « S63 AMG S » refers to the Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet (A217) — there is no separate « S63 S ». Two phases: pre-facelift (2016–2017, V8 5,5 L, 585 hp, rear-wheel drive) and facelift (2017–2021, V8 4,0 L, 612 hp, 4Matic+). This datasheet covers the facelift (4,0 L). Above sat the S65 Cabriolet (V12). See section 10.
Powertrain *(facelift 2017–2021)*
- Engine
- M177, V8 at 90°, 3 982 cc, biturbo (hot-V turbos), hand-assembled
- Bore × stroke
- 83 × 92 mm (à confirmer)
- Power
- 612 hp (450 kW / 603 hp) (pre-facelift 5,5 L M157: 585 hp)
- Torque
- 900 Nm (664 lb-ft)
- Redline
- ≈ 7 000 rpm (à confirmer)
- Compression ratio
- n/a (n.c.)
- Fuel system
- direct injection, twin-turbo; cylinder deactivation (AMG Cylinder Management)
- Valve train
- DOHC, 32 valves
- Forced induction
- twin-turbo
- Lubrication
- dry sump (à confirmer)
- Mounting
- front longitudinal
- Engine highlights
- transition from 5,5 L to 4,0 L hot-V (more powerful and lighter)
Transmission
- Gearbox
- AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed (multi-disc clutch) (pre-facelift: MCT 7-speed)
- Layout
- front-engined, all-wheel drive
- Differential
- limited-slip + torque vectoring
- Driven wheels
- all-wheel drive AMG Performance 4Matic+ (rear-biased) — (pre-facelift: rear-wheel drive, 4Matic optional depending on market)
- Associated systems
- launch control; AMG Dynamic Select
Performance *(facelift)*
- 0–100 km/h
- 3,5 s (pre-facelift: 3,9 s)
- 0–200 km/h
- n/a (n.c.)
- Top speed
- 250 km/h (limited; 300 km/h with AMG Driver's Package)
- Reference circuit
- not applicable
Chassis & suspension
- Chassis / materials
- steel/aluminium structure
- Rigidity
- n/a (n.c.)
- Front/rear suspension
- AIRMATIC (air suspension) with AMG Ride Control; active anti-roll (depending on options)
- Steering
- electromechanical power-assisted
- Brakes
- high-performance ventilated discs (composite/ceramic option)
- Front/rear tyres
- 20″ AMG fitments (up to 20–21″)
- Front/rear wheels
- 20″ AMG forged
Aerodynamics
- Cd
- n/a (n.c.)
- Downforce
- not applicable → n/a
- Devices
- AMG A-Wing front apron, hood under tonneau cover, deflectors (AIRCAP/AIRSCARF)
- Methodology
- n/a (n.c.)
Dimensions, weight & capacities
- L × W × H
- ≈ 5 027 × 1 899 × 1 417 mm (à confirmer)
- Wheelbase
- ≈ 2 945 mm · Front/rear tracks: n/a
- Ground clearance
- adjustable (air) · Overhangs: n/a
- Kerb weight
- ≈ 2 075 kg · Dry weight not applicable
- Weight distribution
- moderate front bias (precise figure n/a)
- Centre of gravity
- n/a (n.c.)
- Fuel tank
- ≈ 80 L · Boot: reduced (hood mechanism)
Electronics & dynamics
- Dynamic controls
- ESP, ABS, 4Matic+, torque vectoring, AMG Ride Control
- Drive modes
- AMG Dynamic Select (Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual)
- ECU / software architecture
- COMAND/MBUX + AMG management
Fuel consumption & emissions
- Consumption
- ≈ 10,1 L/100 km (WLTP combined, facelift)
- CO₂
- 229
- Standard
- Euro 6
Lineage & positioning
- Replaces
- n/a (segment relaunched in 2015) — the S-Class convertible was discontinued around 2021
- Replaced by
- no direct successor; the AMG luxury convertible role is taken over by the SL (R232)
- Key rivals
- Bentley Continental GTC, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Aston Martin DB11 Volante
Not to be confused with: Pre-facelift (2016–2017) — V8 5,5 L (M157), 585 hp, MCT 7 gearbox, rear-wheel drive (4Matic optional) S65 Cabriolet — V12 6,0 L, 630 hp, 1 000 Nm S63 Coupé (C217) — coupé version (same mechanicals) SL (roadster) — distinct segment → « S63 AMG S » = this S63 Cabriolet (no separate « S » variant)
Collectability & valuation
- Rarity
- standard production model; S65 (V12) rarer, Manufaktur editions sought-after
- Desirability
- rare 4-seat grand convertible on the market, V8 AMG, luxury and technology (AIRSCARF/AIRCAP); original specification and low mileage are decisive factors
- Points to watch
- high maintenance/parts costs, hood mechanism, air suspension; typical depreciation pattern for luxury convertibles; full service history essential
- Valuation
- on request (range + comparables + sources + date; differential 5,5 L / 4,0 L / S65 V12)
Coût d'immatriculation de ce véhicule
| Pays | À l'immatriculation | Nature du montant |
|---|---|---|
| Tchéquie | 0 € | aucune taxe de mise en circulation ; un droit d’émission reste dû sous Euro 3 |
| Allemagne | 50 € – 100 € | frais administratifs seuls : aucune taxe liée au CO₂ |
| Italie | 1 639 € – 2 113 € | assise sur la seule puissance, majorée selon la province |
| Suède | 0 € | taxe supprimée en 2001 ; une taxe annuelle reste due |
| Roumanie | 0 € | taxe supprimée en 2017 ; impôt annuel local dû l’année suivante |
| Slovaquie | 650 € | puissance × coefficient écologique ; aucune taxe annuelle pour un particulier |
| Slovénie | 907 € | CO₂ converti en WLTP + composante Euro ; un pourcentage seulement est retenu selon l’âge |
| Estonie | 614 € | base fixe + CO₂ par tranches, dégressif selon l’âge ; taxe créée en 2025 |
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