Silver Bullet Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance Can Shame Bugatti Veyrons

The car is based on the magnificent Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance, an electrified luxury sedan with a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 that enjoys a maximum 791 hp (802 ps/590 kW) and 1,055 pound-foot (1,430 Nm) of torque. It taps out at 180 mph (290 kph) optionally and takes a mere 3.3s to reach 62 mph (100 kph) from nought.

In Brabus' hands, though, the motor's displacement has been increased to 4.5 liters, and with other oily upgrades, the luxury sedan boasts no fewer than 1,000 horses. Actually, make that European horses (ps), which comes out to 985 brake horsepower and 735 kilowatts. The thrust is now rated at 1,342 pound-foot (1,820 Nm). However, to protect the drivetrain components, the tuner has limited it to 1,195 lb-ft (1,620 Nm).

According to Brabus' estimate, the modified Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance hits 62 mph in 3.1 seconds, or two-tenths quicker than the stock one, and needs 9.7 seconds to zip from 0 to 124 mph (200 kph). The top speed is still capped at 180 mph (290 kph), which is plenty for what is still a comfortable and luxury-oriented sedan.

The unique Brabus Signature look makes it stand out even more. The monochrome styling was also applied to the usual exterior add-ons, including the front spoiler with raised flaps at the sides, radiator grille, rear diffuser, and other components. Brabus also gave the car illuminated titanium/carbon tailpipes, which are attached to the new sports exhaust system. The Brabus Monoblock Z Platinum Edition wheels have a 22-inch diameter and boat the same gray finish. The tuner's SPortXtras suspension module lowers the sedan by up to 0.4 inches (10 mm).

As you can see, the new Brabus 1000 ALL GRAY has an all-gray interior, too. The tailormade pieces include the fresh upholstery, whose color matches the exterior. The entire trim, from the seating surfaces to the headliner feature this look, and so do the decorative seams and piping.

Brabus is one of the tuners that's not ashamed to reveal the asking price of its builds. You already know the modified Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance in question costs more than the proverbial arm and leg, so you'd better sit down before reading the actual number. Are you ready?

It's €559,661.28, which equals a hair under the $600,000 mark. That kind of money could get you a brand-new Rolls-Royce Phantom, which starts at almost half a million dollars in our market. So, at the end of the day, would you rather have an S-Class, although a very cool one, or a superior (not in terms of performance) luxury land yacht?