2027 Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4MATIC Release Date Update – As of mid-2026, Mercedes-AMG has not officially confirmed a 2027 Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4MATIC model or announced a firm release date. The previous-generation E63 S (W213), powered by a handcrafted 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 603 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque with 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, ended production after the 2023 model year. A Final Edition marked its farewell.
The current AMG E-Class offering in the U.S. is the E53 Hybrid (sedan and wagon), which uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six plug-in hybrid system delivering up to around 577–604 hp depending on configuration. No V8-powered E63 S sits in the active lineup.
What Mercedes-AMG Executives Have Said About a V8 Return?
AMG has reversed course on aggressive downsizing and is reintroducing an evolved flat-plane-crank version of its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 (M177 Evo). This engine already powers the 2027 GLE 63 S and GLS 63 (603 hp) arriving at U.S. dealers in fall 2026 / early 2027, and appears in the refreshed S-Class.
When asked specifically about bringing V8 power back to the C63 and E63, Mercedes board member Mathias Geisen told Road & Track to “stay tuned.” He emphasized a measured approach: first prove the new V8 is “very nice and sophisticated” in other models, then evaluate market demand and expansion plans. No timeline was given for an E63 return.
Expected Timeline and Possible Directions for a Future E63
Industry reporting indicates any combustion-powered E63 successor is unlikely for the 2027 model year. The new V8 is rolling out first in larger SUVs and limited specials (such as the CLE 63 Mythos). A full return of the E63 nameplate with V8 power—if it happens—appears more realistic for later in the decade, potentially as a high-output or hybridized application to meet emissions and efficiency targets.
In parallel, Mercedes is developing an all-electric E-Class (replacing the EQE) targeted for 2027, with a high-performance AMG variant (sometimes referred to informally as an E 63 EQ or similar) expected later—likely late 2027 or into 2028. Spy prototypes of the AMG electric E-Class have been spotted testing, with rumored outputs in the 800–900 hp range from multi-motor setups.
Why a 2027 E63 S 4MATIC Release Is Unlikely?
- The previous E63 S ended in 2023; the current generation E-Class AMG is the six-cylinder hybrid E53.
- AMG is prioritizing the new V8 in GLE/GLS 63 models and select specials first.
- An all-electric E-Class platform is advancing on a parallel track, with the AMG high-performance version arriving after the standard EV.
- Official statements remain non-committal on a specific E63 timeline beyond “stay tuned.”
U.S. buyers interested in a high-performance AMG E-Class today should look at the current E53 Hybrid. Those hoping for a traditional V8 E63 S 4MATIC will need to monitor future announcements from Mercedes-AMG, as any revival is still in the planning or evaluation stage rather than confirmed for 2027 production or sales.