2026 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance sedan on a city street, front view

791 combined horsepower, delivered through a body that still seats four in genuine comfort. Photo: Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn.

2026 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance: Brooklyn Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: 2026 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance

The AMG S 63 E Performance starts at $189,800 MSRP plus the $1,350 destination charge, roughly $59,000 above the S 580. Its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 pairs with an electric motor and a 13.1-kWh battery for a combined 791 horsepower and 1,055 lb-ft of torque, reaching 60 mph in 3.0 seconds flat — supercar performance in a full-size four-door. AMG Performance 4MATIC+ and unique 20-to-21-inch wheels distinguish it visually; the electric motor exists for thrust, not commuting, with a modest battery-only range compared to the S 580e. This is the halo of the range, and Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn is the only authorized showroom in the borough carrying it.

A plug-in hybrid built for a different reason

The S 580e's battery exists to save fuel; the AMG S 63 E Performance's exists to add thrust. Both are technically plug-in hybrids, but the engineering brief could not be more different: AMG's 13.1-kWh pack and electric motor supplement the twin-turbo V8 rather than replacing its work, pushing combined output to 791 horsepower and 1,055 lb-ft — figures that would have been dedicated hypercar territory a decade ago, delivered here in a car that still comfortably seats four adults with their luggage. The electric-only range is modest by design; nobody buys this trim to commute silently.

3.0 seconds to 60 mph is the headline number, and it holds up against dedicated sports cars costing considerably more. What separates the AMG S 63 E Performance from a pure sports sedan is that it does this while retaining the standard S-Class's air suspension sophistication, tuned through AMG's own suspension calibration, and the same 12.8-inch MBUX cockpit and Burmester sound system that come standard across the range. It is genuinely two cars in one: a serene limousine until the driver asks otherwise.

What separates it visually and mechanically

AMG Performance 4MATIC+ — a more aggressive, driver-adjustable version of the standard S-Class's all-wheel-drive system — is unique to this trim, as are the unique front and rear bumpers and 20-to-21-inch wheel sizing (versus 19-to-21 inches across the rest of the range). The nine-speed automatic is shared with every other S-Class, but the tuning underneath it is not. Mercedes-Benz has not yet published official 2026 EPA figures for this trim; the most recent published estimates — 49 MPGe combined and 18 mpg in gas-only mode — are cited here as the best available reference rather than a confirmed 2026 number, and they should be read as directional: nobody cross-shops this trim on fuel economy.

What buyers experience at the store

G. K. brought a new S 63 AMG in for service and wrote: "Had my new Mercedes S63 AMG here for service and absolutely loved everything. Kenny Singh was my service rep, very professional and knowledgeable young man that made getting service done on my car a very pleasurable experience. This is my go to dealer and I highly recommend dealing with Kenny Singh for any service related issues. Thank you very much." Kenny Singh is verified on the dealership's own team page as service manager, and reviewers of the dealership's performance and AMG inventory consistently cite the same handful of names — a pattern that holds up against the team page rather than dissolving on inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance?

$189,800 MSRP plus $1,350 destination and New York taxes and fees, before any options. The pricing and leasing guide covers the New York tax math, though buyers at this price point typically finance or lease through the dealership's finance office directly.

How fast is the AMG S 63 E Performance?

0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds flat, with 791 combined horsepower and 1,055 lb-ft of torque — figures that put it ahead of many dedicated performance cars, delivered in a car that still seats four in genuine comfort.

Can the AMG S 63 E Performance drive on electricity alone?

It has a plug-in hybrid system, but the 13.1-kWh battery is sized for performance assistance rather than long electric-only range — a different design goal than the S 580e's larger battery, which is built specifically for daily electric commuting.

What makes the AMG S 63 different from the S 580?

AMG Performance 4MATIC+, AMG-specific bumpers and wheel sizing, a twin-turbo V8-plus-electric-motor system producing 791 combined horsepower versus the S 580's 496, and AMG-calibrated suspension tuning layered onto the shared S-Class platform.

Where can I see the AMG S 63 E Performance in Brooklyn?

At Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn on Shore Parkway, the borough's only authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Given the trim's rarity and price point, calling ahead to confirm stock is worthwhile before a visit.

The halo, justified

Most AMG S 63 E Performance buyers already know they want it before they walk in; the spec sheet exists to confirm the decision rather than sell it. For everything below this trim, the 2026 S-Class overview covers the full range, and the service and repair guide covers what factory-trained ownership looks like once the car is home.

All 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class guides

MSRP figures exclude the $1,350 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Performance and fuel-economy figures are Mercedes-Benz and EPA estimates (2026 EPA ratings not yet published as of this writing; carryover figures are noted as such) and real-world results will differ. Equipment, packages, and availability can shift with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn.