Mercedes-amg S65 FAQs

• Why is the S63 faster than the S65?

  The AMG S65 might have a more powerful engine, but it is actually outpaced by its junior sibling due to one key metric - weight. The AMG S63 is several hundred kilograms lighter than the S65, so it actually has a greater power-to-weight ratio. That means it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in around 3.5 seconds, an incredible feat that you have to experience to truly appreciate. Of course, the S65 is also one of the fastest cars going around, and if it were slightly lighter, it would be even faster.

• How fast is a Mercedes S65 AMG?

  As one of the most powerful production saloons in the world, the Mercedes-AMG S65 is a lightning quick unit that will raise every hair on the back of your neck. Put your foot down and you can expect the S65 to sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds. The S65 has an electronic top speed limit of 250 km/h, and it is as quick as an Audi RS4 or BMW M5. In that sort of territory, you might realise by now that you're in for a wild treat here.

• Which is better, the S63 or S65?

  The biggest difference between these major models is that the S63 is the quicker of the duo, featuring a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time that is nearly one whole second faster than the S65. In what might be considered a quirk of sorts, the S65 actually boasts more power, albeit it is a heavier unit that ultimately weighs on its overall acceleration. In overseas models, the S63 was also made available in 4matic all wheel drive functionality, offering extra grip, whereas the S65 was only in rear-wheel-drive, and its torque converter affords smoother shifts.