Too Far? | 2024 AMG S63 E-Performance

[@abcdLeeXY]

The ultimate lease machine

[@FlightX101]

A car like this should be lease only lol

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

Nah that’s the i7 bro 😂

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

you need to lease 2 of them to have a way of getting groceries while one's getting warranty fixed again.

[@SpencerReidBuchanan]

Probably will be a good CPO buy though. Defiantly buy that extended warranty though

[@derbigpr500]

Yea if you're braindead and don't care of your cars. If you do, and maintain it properly as the manufacturer recommends, you'll have a car that will be like new in 30 years from now.

[@carterwoodall4791]

As a long time viewer, (fan) I must say that this review had some of you and Matt’s best exterior car-to-car footage ever. Great video overall ZK!

[@TheSmokingTire]

The car to car was from Mercedes press packet. But their camera people will be happy to see that.

[@lucianholbrook3966]

@@TheSmokingTire lol

[@singular9]

The remarks such as "buying the real estate between the lights" and "are you repo-ing yachts with this thing" elevate this channel from a technical review masterpiece to borderline Jeremy Clarkson levels of funny.

[@SenszR]

Zack is a world class journalist

[@ShamGod3000]

I just heard it in Clarkson's voice 😂😂😂

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx670]

What about the line "the 4.0 TT V8 is just as common in a Mercedes as a divorcé"

[@scon1425]

Calm down pal… can barely hear u with all that D in your mouth

[@Jibale_]

I was sold on the first one!! 😂💯

[@lthemanl]

Long time viewer and podcast listener - I think this video is a perfect example of doing ENOUGH. Not doing TOO much, or spending too much time/effort and not getting the return. This isn't a movie quality stuff here, and that's okay! This video is SO well done. It gets the information across in a way that's easy to digest, it's entertaining, and it's not 45 minutes long. Nice job including the press footage in the edit too. It adds a much needed variety to the video. Use this video as a case study! Assuming ZK enjoyed this formula from start to finish, repeat it!

[@SpencerReidBuchanan]

I liked the "They buy the real estate between lights." Great job Zack!

[@Larkc-ty5sz]

cant wait for the 7000 pound s73 with 2000 lb ft of torque. More weight and hp is always the answer right? right?

[@BrokeAndSquare]

For the S-Class, most of the time, yes.

[@samk8688]

Great review as always. As an MB nerd this car is both fascinating and terrifying. This much complexity will no doubt be a maintenance nightmare out of warranty, but I’m sure this thing is a blast. For those of us that are nowhere near the intended tax bracket of S63 buyers, could we please get a review of the new 4 cylinder C43 soon Zack??

[@christmasisawesome9348]

I thought it came with a V6?

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

@@christmasisawesome9348 Not anymore. Uses a modified CLA45 AMG 4 cylinder now.

[@donttruckhere]

who keeping this more than 2 years lol

[@christmasisawesome9348]

@@HOTPLATEGAMING lame

[@Kasejeb]

@@christmasisawesome9348Mercedes announced that the 2026 C63 will have a V8, they are bringing it back due to the dissatisfaction. MB should have put this power plant in the C63, no one would have complained and they would have saved face.

[@rjnation5042]

As the owner of a 07 S63 that thing is nuts, I bought my S63 about 2yrs ago & yes it has had some issues, but on the open road it's f..king glorious, thanks for the video, Rj in Oz

[@a1phamalestud]

Long live the beautiful w221

[@spyrosfr]

This really shows that there are legacy automakers that have the capabilities to build such complicated cars. In the world of electric cars some could say that this is almost unnecessary but imagine what we haven’t seen yet from people like these! That’s proper engineering!

[@VelvetHammer1]

I have had a 2019 S63 for a few years now and love the car. They are actually pretty easy to work on for things like brakes and oil changes. The 4.0 in mine has been bulletproof and I have not really had too many issues with the car. I purchased a 2019 because I actually like the W222 looks much better, plus it is probably the last true V8 S Class we will ever see, plus I only paid around 110K for a 1 year old example with 9K miles on it. I would bet this one as demoed is close to 200K if not more.

[@energizer6710]

This is a great car to own out of warranty.

[@rashestkhan2878]

only if you are a mechanic who wokrs for benz and is also a millionaire

[@---l---]

HEY!! TAVARISH!! THEY GOT AN IDEA FOR THR NEXT PROJECT!

[@Highlander1432]

Haha

[@augustortiz]

And I thought the previous S classes were maintenance nightmares.. This thing needs a NASA engineer to keep it running.

[@The_Stanman]

I am interested in what the markets look like on these and the new C63 in 8 - 10 years...I imagine depreciation will be even worse than prior gens.

[@jerZcavy4120]

Jeremy Clarkson once said that the latest S class is always decades ahead of the rest of the car market

[@thomasnew8606]

Yes, that used to be correct. Not as much anymore. Other than the price

[@Petrospect]

Top line: "the people who own these buy the real estate between the lights" lmfao

[@superb63amg94]

This is the most comprehensive review of the S class I've seen so far. Awesome job!

[@ilandman4evr]

None of those EVs have the sound this does and for most the choice is much simpler because of that V8 noise. Never thought I would say this however HP isn't everything! Awesome Review Zack

[@cjtr83]

The videos recently have been absolute benchmark stuff. Really first class. Beautifully presented, shot and edited. Oh, and those Globes are badass! 😎 👍🏻

[@xkc9689]

Best review from Zach so far and what an incredible piece I loved it

[@itsmegilbo]

This review is so good and so complete that im even going to go and buy a Mova Globe right now 🤟

[@heavyevo]

Being passenger in the regular s63 is insane, i could only imagine what this feels like. Also, silent prayer for the 3rd+ owner of this car off warranty.

[@343_GuiltySpark]

Fantastic job, Zack!

[@TheSmokingTire]

Wow, thanks!

[@Nyjawonder]

This guy looks exactly like Joey Barton. Its true everyone has a duplicate somewhere in this world

Shame you didn’t say that it has a boot space of Toyota Yaris. I am driving this car right now and TBH it makes no sense :(. Driven C63S recently with 4 pot engine as well and I am starting to worry about AMG in general.

[@wcmontana]

Excellent review Zach. You just keep getting better and better keep up the awesome work

[@lindvi0r]

Came to see the mercedes, and now im buying a fucking globe. Thanks Matt.

[@WM_Rentals]

"are you repoing yachts" LOL

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

Zack - excellent review!!!! with an excellent car which only few people will buy - the hyper - lux - sport - sedan market is limited.

[@flech3025]

IMO screens like those in cars are cheap looking.

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

Best looking full size sedan on the current market

[@gustavofigueiredo1798]

This is both an enginnering marvel and a technological time-bomb, all those screens and computers will not age well. With that said: Excellent stuff, Zack!

[@BIGGELATO]

This S63 did not need to be a hybrid and add 1000lbs... It should've just had the 630HP from the AMG GT63S and it would've been perfectly fine. Maybe a 48volt belt driven motor as the started and give it an extra umpf but it did not need to be this Frankenstein of a car.

[@papa_pt]

Too* on the screens yeah. This is one of those beat the pavement into submission sedans

[@IanB22]

That silver spoon reference was great... nice writing sir

[@saparicio89]

"Owners of this car don't drag race between light to light, they buy the real state from light to light"....that hit hard

[@ThtGuyIzRippin]

Zacks really improved in his commentsry. This was great!

[@computerhelpcc]

“… the tablet that could fit hundreds of Commandments, not just 10….” , that’s new, surprised that has not been said before. Nice job as usual

[@gickneorge]

How long do the tires last? 😅

[@MrJmac2794]

$190K base buys a Blackwing/M5/E63 plus lots of options for a weekend driver. I get its about image but seems like this car does nothing great. Too heavy/big to be a driver's car. Too stiff to be a limo. Looks spectacular though.

[@tracybrovan3997]

Imagine the repair bill when the warranty is over...

[@andrewengland971]

For real those globes look sick!

[@effie4903]

nice editing and production values...hope the effort gets the views

[@erik4.743]

Really not feeling the grille. Don’t mind the vertical slats too much (still prefer the horizontal) but an S-Class isn’t an S-Class without the emblem on the hood. I get the marketing approach with the Mercedes sub-brands but it just doesn’t seem fitting for this car. It also looks like an after thought. Great review!

[@JasonSmith-ki6xl]

What a car! Phenomenal review Zack

[@mcspikesky]

Top review, I do like solo Klapman reviews for most cars

[@secularist1969]

Great vid Zack. Killing it

[@blazbohinc4964]

That ad spot was smooth as 40 grit sandpaper

[@masturcheef105]

I usually skip ads but those globes are mental.

[@jjpg2000]

Double XL Sports car. Love it.

[@tronfromdacityyy6889]

This is how the channel should start doing videos. Give some love to the interior like this video.

[@wrxpilot]

Been waiting for this one after the podcast teaser! Nice job as usual!

[@carron80]

This guy's mad because he didnt get sport mode acceleration in comfort mode.. 😂

[@vindevhunta4905]

S Klass the best class

[@DopetheWind]

Its a luxury spaceship. Teleports you and your passengers to a different dimension with all the thrust and tech that the world has to offer. And it costs "if you have to ask you can't afford it" money.

[@thegirthquake8574]

So it looks like an A class with some bits, weighs nearly 6000lbs, and it'll be used by the wives of rich folks to drive to starbucks every day. Oh and it'll explode after the warranty is up thanks to all that tech. Sounds like modernity in a nutshell. Excellent video as always though TST!

[@TampaDE5]

Totally agree. Ridiculous car, overly complex in virtually all aspects.

[@patrickamponsah679]

A mediocre comment.

[@mr2chet527]

reviews keep getting better and better.

[@josephkelly4893]

Great review Zac

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

The biggest problem with making fast S-classes is that they are too long. RWD steering doesn't help the fact they are longer than most trucks. Makes more sense to go Electric so you get a silent cabin AND blistering acceleration.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

The Lucid Air and Taycan are in NO WAY competition for this S-class. The ONLY competition is the new 7-series.

[@KevinTiwana]

So basically the electric motor is the new nos?

[@likevachi]

Never liking this design but the side profile at 0:40 is actually good.

[@NoahRuppert-ix5wj]

My new goal in life is to buy a boat and name it “Unceasing Thrust”. Love the video

[@DJLvanillaICE113]

It doesn’t have 2 transmissioms. It has a 2 speed rear. We’ve had them on trucks for decades.

[@davidsteinhour5562]

God damn Zach, you are a fantastic writer.

[@Flynbourne]

You are nailing these reviews.

[@juansequeirabaquero1780]

Spot on writing and editing.

[@NutellaCrepe]

This really feels like a car marking the end of an era. When the powertrain needs this much complexity and space to keep up with BEV performance, and with Mercedes quickly expanding their electric offerings, the end of gigantic ICE luxury performance cars is near. Soon ICEs may not have a place other than in lightweight sports cars.

[@c0c0asauce]

This car is ridiculous but I disagree that ICEVs need this level of complexity to beat BEV performance. No one sells a high performance luxury barge with a simple powertrain anymore so we have nothing to compare. The simple cars disappeared decades ago because of marketing gimmicks and rules. I have a BEV but I'll always appreciate the simplicity of my W108.

[@JuanPabloRiojasGaming]

There are ICE only cars faster than BEVS…

[@c0c0asauce]

@@JuanPabloRiojasGaming The pure EV mode allows an ICEV car to skirt the tax rules in some places. The feature is pointless for most people but I think a vehicle needs to have a pure EV mode to be comparable in this situation.

[@irtnyc]

This is an interesting comment. Thanks, whoever you are.

[@George_Shonia]

Their interior became joke... Lol... Where is the interior of S class we were used to 15 years ago?

[@plutodestroyer12]

what happens if you get into a rear fender bender? would the battery get damage/how long would take to repair?

[@cue_who]

“Owners of this car don’t drag race from light to light; they buy the real estate between the lights.” Mic drop!

[@americansmark]

I was so disappointed by Mercedes. I loved my W205 and they just lost the way with the new stuff.

[@evalonious]

1:29 😂 ❤ 🍄 you're hilarious!

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

$180,000 vs. $115,000 for the S500. Some people will buy this: Oil sheihks in Dubai probably. Other than that, who here in America will buy one at a 7% lease rate?

[@homerthompson6028]

I've been subscribed for 10 years

[@reabetswemabuela9054]

"owners of this car dont drag race this car from light to light, they buy their real estate from light to light"😭🔥🔥🔥

[@LilleyAdam]

OMG I'VE WANTED THAT GLOBE SINCE I SAW IT LAST TIME

[@Dou6.2]

10:06 I think this will be what distinguishes an AMG EV/hybrid rom the others.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Buying the 21" wheels will give you sharper steering...and a $1500 bill if you crack a rim.

[@Mikezagato15]

My question: What if u never plug it in? Will it still run? And what is the demerits of doing that? Will it just eventually turn into a regular S 580 carrying/dragging 1000 extra pounds ! Please clarify…🚗 r getting really complicated …. I wonder what long term service or a major wreck costs would be 😂😢

[@DexxonGamer77]

I really like the design language of the new C and S class. Beautiful sedans especially in AMG version. This s63 is really good in the other aspects too, shame the same cant be said about the c63.

[@Thomas1701E]

Everything is perfect except for the front grille. I prefer the horizontal grille that's specific to the S63 on the W222 and W221. The vertical style grille makes it appear as an E-class sedan until you take a closer look.

[@CMoney9696]

Very well done Zach

[@jonathanvanelli]

I really thought this was an e class at first

[@peterpabian]

Must just be the camera lens but that steering wheel looks thicc.

[@dsher503]

Zack, I just want you to know that the only thing that stiffens my unibody is you.

[@travkatz]

I wonder how many consumers are hit like me: "who cares about this crap"? The car companies are losing me.

[@mornadu]

Nice video. Kept me engaged the entire video.

[@colinwebb4553]

Excellent review. What a car, I am getting out the Haynes manual to train for maintenance when I buy it fourth hand.

[@Dou6.2]

4:40 👏 Well said

[@Joey-PotsandPans]

Well done Zach, well done

[@aggiewoodie]

I mean, you never know when you might need to tow a boat up a steep grade…in your S class.

[@hakaishinkage9899]

This is going to depreciate faster than if it were to drive off a cliff 😭

[@unprofessional7206]

Great video by Mr Klapman

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

So which is better, the 2024 Bi-turbo V8 or the S65 V12 bi-turbo?

[@Mk5mango]

I remember working and we just got a S63E in, next day gone then we gotten the Edition 1 and people are fighting over it that we put a 50k mark up on it

[@maybelive765]

Incredible time we live in. However, how are they ever going to lower the cylinder number and give in more power? This is shooting in AMG's future foot!

[@lvaldezr]

I can’t wait for the wagon version

[@MadMike991]

2034 S Class AMG, 12,000 lbs, 2,000 hp, 2,500 ft lbs: when will the madness end?😂

[@tehgzizlauw1787]

Are we seriously complaining about high horsepower and torque nowadays? Lol

[@Larkc-ty5sz]

​@@tehgzizlauw1787 yes, because that is completely counter-intuitive. What is the point of heavier and more hp when lighter and less hp can achieve way more, what a great way to waste more fuel and energy. This is what the marketing department wants, but i guess they are right since the market is dominated by spec sheet racers like you.

[@Lukas-rw7ok]

@@tehgzizlauw1787buncha goofs man lol.

[@MadMike991]

@@tehgzizlauw1787It’s not a complaint about horsepower, it’s really more of a complaint about weight! If you had a 3,000 lb car, you wouldn’t need four digit levels of horsepower…

[@johnnyg9804]

Oh boy, where do you start!❤😂

[@DanielSadjadian]

Lovely car, the V8 sounds great 👍

[@gman3725]

Well done Zac.