The S63's drivetrain refinement is outstanding. With sufficient battery stores, it's programmed to start in electric mode, wherein it runs smoothly and silently, with brisk step-off.
The straight-faced imbuing of its flagship limousine with comical gluts of propulsive force isn't an activity that Mercedes has ever shied from.
Note also that the battery has been developed with Brixworth-based Formula 1 engine maestro Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains. It's designed for fast discharge and recharge cycles and is maintained by 14 litres of coolant. We like this but would have preferred a slightly richer hue to the perforated, quilted leather than the black of our test car. Sienna Brown and Carmine Red are no-cost options.
It’s unsurprising that the S63 is an enormously rapid saloon, and it feels so even when you don’t call on its full potential. There’s a palpable depth to its reserves, even if you’re only indulging in a little gentle roll-on acceleration in Comfort mode. The electric element of the powertrain is partly responsible for this, as it gives the big saloon an unusual alertness at all times, yet this never spills over into sensitivity.
This hybrid driveline is also noisy at times, clicking and clunking in a way that makes the car feel fragile, even if it is just business as usual mechanically. In the broader sense, the S63 is superbly refined. It has an effortless waft in its most relaxed state and the material comfort of its cabin only enhances matters. For the driver, visibility is also very good.
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