Panamera turbo - AMG E63: SportAuto test data
While the Supertest is delayed SportAuto now did a solo test of the Panamera turbo. The same issue also contains a solo test of AMG's new E63 (with Ceramic brake option). Both cars were tested on regular tires (i.e. no semic slicks).
In summary, my impression is that the E63 seems to be a very well made car. Obviously, a weight advantage of about 150kg and an additional 25hp are an asset the E63 seems to use.
In essence, all key test data is pretty close for both cars:
(Panamera turbo vs. E63)
0-100 kph: 4.1s vs. 4.5s
0-200 hph: 14.5s vs. 14.6s
200-0 kph: 145m vs. 146.8m
Lap time Hockenheim: 1.13,7 vs. 1.14,0
Average fuel consumption: 19.7 l/100km vs. 17.9
The verbal explanations seem to praise the Panamera a bit more (handling, steering). Also, AWD is an advantage as far as traction on wet roads is concerned. However, given the price difference and Porsche's explicit focus on building the best sporty limousine I have to admit that Mercedes did an excellent job in case of the E63
If only the looks of this car were better