Motor Australia — January 2018

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CLS500

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$171,115 (9a) V8/4.7TT3 0 0/5750600/1600rear 1815 165 4.9 – 8.9

Awesome engine; greater comfort than AMG version

Not everyone loves the looks; E-Class more practical

AMGCLS63 S

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$251,115 (7a) V8/5.5TT4 3 0/5500800/1750rear 1795 239 4.1 – 10.0 S designation adds 20kW; not that it needed it

It’s better looking, but rivals still look better

S450 L

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$227,500 (9a) I6/3.0TT 2 7 0 / 6000 520/2000 rear 2015134 5.1 6.9 Debuts Benz’s new inline six; amazing (claimed) fuel economy

We miss the 320kW version, get long-wheelbase version only

S560

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$ 2 7 0 , 0 0 0 ( 9 a ) V8/4.0TT 3 4 5 / 5 2 5 0 7 0 0 / 2 0 0 0rear 2045 169 4.7 – 8.2 The world’s best limousine; incredible tech and interior

You’ll probably enjoy it more from the back seat

S560 L

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$ 2 9 5 , 0 0 0 ( 9 a ) V8/4.0TT 3 4 5 / 5 2 5 0 7 0 0 / 2 0 0 0rear 2070 167 4.7 – 8.2 Even more rear-seat room for ultimate passenger comfort

Chauffeur doesn’t come as standard

AMG S63 L

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$375,000 (7a) V8/4.0TT 4 5 0 / 6000 900/2750rear 2070 217 – – –

Autobahn-crusher now cheaper; epic torque from 4.0-litre V8

There are no autobahns in Australia; no all-wheel drive

S650 Maybach

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$425,000 (7a) V12/6.0TT 4 63/50001000/2300 rear 2360 196 4.7 – 12.7 Exclusivityandluxurynowwith1000Nmandprice cut

Maybach difference isn’t what it once was

S500 Coupe

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$326,926 (7a) V8/4.7TT335/5500 700/1800rear 1955171 4.6 – 8.6 Limousine excellence in a svelte coupe bodyshell

Full fat S63 AMG is a more potent package

S500 Cabriolet

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$ 3 5 6 , 9 2 6 ( 9 a ) V8/4.7TT335/5250 700/1800rear 2107159 4.6 – 9.2 VitaminDexposureinopulentstyle

Boatish weight figure

S63 AMG Coupe

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Jul 15 $414,426 (7a) V8/5.5TT4 3 0/5500900/2250rear 1995216 4.2 – 10.2 Brutal acceleration; amazing comfort; superb interior

Needs a better gearbox; munches tyres

AMG S63 Cabriolet

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$444,426 (7a) V8/5.5TT4 3 0/5500900/2250rear 2110 218 4.4 10.2

Hellish engine, gorgeous looks

Don’tgettooenthusiasticinthebends

S65 AMG Coupe

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$ 5 0 1 , 4 2 6 ( 7 a ) V12/6.0TT 4 63/54001000/2300rear 2110 219 4.1 – 12.0 SCoupegetsamassiveperformanceinjection

The63isthesmarterchoice

S65 AMG Cabriolet

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$521,426 (7a) V12/6.0TT 4 63 / 5 4 0 01000/2300rear 2202213 4.1 – 12.0 WouldmakeastatementevenataMonacocasino

You could buy a beach house for this much

AMG SLC 43

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Dec 16 $135,900 (9a) V6/3.0TT2 7 0 / 6000 520/2000 rear 1520178 4.7 – 7.8 Brilliant drivetrain; strong brakes

Unforgiving ride; wooden steering

SL500

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$ 2 8 0 , 9 0 0 ( 9 a ) V8/4.7TT335/5250 700/1800rear 1720187 4.3 – 9.1 Uprated drivetrain adds a little weight but plenty of spede

Ride quality isn’t exactly plush; there are better front ends

AMG SL63

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$370,900 (7a) V8/5.5TT4 3 0/5500900/2250rear 1770 243 4.1 – 10.1 Perfect combination of performance and luxury

Some creaks from the bodyshell; interior needs a refresh

AMG GT

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$258,711 (7dc) V8/4.0TT 3 5 0 / 6000 630/1700rear 1540227 4.0 – 9.3 Huge grunt, rockstar looks, demonic sound

Distant steering; weird rear styling

AMG GT S

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Ann 17 $299,711 (7dc) V8/4.0TT 3 8 4 / 6 2 5 06 7 0 / 1 8 0 0rear 1570255 3.8 – 9.4 Excellent chassis mated to a brilliant engine

Makes the comparable Jaguar F-Type R seem cheap

AMG GT C Edition 50

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$335,211 (7dc) V8/4.0TT 4 1 0 / 6 7 5 0 680/1900rear 1625252 3.7 – 11.4 More power and juicy chassis bits from the GT R

At this price, we’re talking GT R coin (see below)

AMG GT R

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$348,711 (7dc) V8/4.0TT 4 3 0 / 6 2 5 07 0 0 / 1 9 0 0rear 1555277 3.6 – 11.4 Almost as light as base GT but with staggering outputs

Allthissuperbsillinessorahoned911GT3?We’llberightback...

AMG GT Roadster

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$283,711 (7dc) V8/4.0TT 3 5 0 / 6000 630/1700rear 1595219 4.0 – 9.4 Roadster could fit the GT vibe even better than hard-top

PuristswillmakethestretchtoaGTShard-top

AMG GT C Roadster

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$338,711 (7dc) V8/4.0TT 4 1 0 / 6 7 5 0 680/1900rear 1660247 3.7 – 11.4 Allsex,nosensibilities;holdontoyourhat...

Barely quicker than a base GT for $80K more

AMG GLA45

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$89,211 (7dc) I4/2.0T 2 8 0 / 6000 475/2250all 1510 175 4.4 – 7.5 Roomier and more comfortable than the lumpy A45

Notparticularlyattractive;gearboxisn’tthebest

AMG GLC43

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$102,111 (9a) V6/3.0TT270/6000 520/2000 a l l 1 8 5 5 1 4 6 4. 9 – 8.8 Loaded with kit and brisk by $100K performance-SUV standards

Dynamics not a patch on a Macan; 200kg heavier than C43

AMG GLC43 Coupe

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$ 1 0 9 , 6 1 1 ( 9 a ) V6/3.0TT270/6000 520/2000 a l l 1 8 5 5 1 4 6 4. 9 – 8.8 $7500 premium over GLC43 in the pursuit of questionable style

As above, but slave to fashion; wouldn’t you rather a C43 Estate?

AMG GLC63 S

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$171,900 (9a) V8/4.0TT 375/5500 700/1750 a l l 1 9 3 5 1 9 4 3. 8 – 10.7 Sprog-hauling, supercar-chasing talents

Dynamics not a patch on a Macan; 200kg heavier than C43

AMG GLE63 S

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Jan 16 $193,211 (7a) V8/5.5TT4 3 0/5750760/1750 all 2270189 4.2 – 18.6 Insane performance; hilarious noise; huge character

Bit of a wobbly handler; interior a little off the pace

AMG GLE63 S Coupe

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$201,911 (7a) V8/5.5TT4 3 0/5500760/1750 all 2275189 4.2 – 11.9 Thunderous alternative to the X6M

Flawed concept, if you ask us; polarising looks

AMG GLS63

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$219,661 (7a) V8/5.5TT4 3 0/5500760/1750 all 2370181 4.6 – 12.3 Need to move seven people at high speed? Here you go

Needstotowafueltankeraround

AMG G63

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Jul 14 $233,326 (7a) V8/5.5TT400/5500760/2000all 2475161 5.4 – 13.8

There is no reason why this thing should exist

But we’re very glad it does

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Cooper S

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Dec 14 $37,750 (6m)

$40,100 (6a)

I4/2.0T 1 4 1 / 6000 280(300)

/1250

front 1160 121 6.70 14.70 5.5 Solves all the old model’s problems but creates a new one...

...it’snotasengaging;needsbettertyres

Cooper S 5-door

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$38,850 (6m)

$41,200 (6a)

I4/2.0T 1 4 1 / 6000 280(300)

/1250

front 1220116 6.9 – 6.0 AslightlysmalleralternativetoaVWGolfGTI

Extra60kgmeansit’snotminiinanysense

Cooper S Convertible
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$46,400 (6a) I4/2.0T 1 4 1 / 6000 280(300)

/1250

front 1275 111 7.1 – 5.8 More practical and a better drive than the old Cabrio

But that’s not saying an awful lot

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