S560 VS S63 AMG
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S560 VS S63 AMG
Hey everybody I’m currently in the market for an S63 AMG, I currently have a 13’E63 and think an S class would be a proper upgrade. The only issue I’ve found is that seems that the S560 and S63 2018-20 Facelift models have the same 4.0 V8 engine. Am I wrong for thinking It’s pretty much the same engine and thinking I can just throw money at it to get the same performance?? Thank you guys for the info
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The M176 engine is machine assembled and the M177 in the S63 is hand built. They are largely the same engines otherwise with difference in performance. However, if you throw money at an S560, it's still an S560. There's more to an AMG than engine power. Everything from the suspension to the drive programs is honed for performance. The S560 will be a floaty, aloof boat in comparison. By the time you are done with the S560 to get it to the level of an S63, you paid for the S63 and then some.
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The M176 engine is machine assembled and the M177 in the S63 is hand built. They are largely the same engines otherwise with difference in performance. However, if you throw money at an S560, it's still an S560. There's more to an AMG than engine power. Everything from the suspension to the drive programs is honed for performance. The S560 will be a floaty, aloof boat in comparison. By the time you are done with the S560 to get it to the level of an S63, you paid for the S63 and then some.
