Mercedes is working on a facelift for the 2020 E-Class, so it comes as little surprise that spy photographers recently snapped an updated E63.
Caught undergoing cold weather testing, this particular prototype is modestly disguised and features a revised front fascia with restyled headlights. The headlights mimic those on the GLE and feature boomerang-shaped LED daytime running lights.
Bigger changes occur out back as the high-performance model appears to have an updated bumper and a more pronounced diffuser. We can also expect new taillights, but the camouflage does a pretty good job of hiding their design.
Spy photographers couldn’t get close enough to snap interior photos, but previous pictures of the standard E-Class have shown the model will have a new steering wheel and an updated center stack. The latter will feature a new touchpad controller which eschews the familiar rotary knob for the infotainment system.
Engine options will likely carryover, so we can expect a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with two outputs. The standard model currently produces 563 hp (420 kW / 571 PS) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It is connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission and an AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system. This setup enables the sedan to rocket from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.5 seconds, before hitting a limited top speed of up to 186 mph (300 km/h) with AMG Driver’s package.
The Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ has an upgraded V8 which develops 603 hp (450 kW / 612 PS) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. The extra power cuts the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time to 3.4 seconds, but the top speed remains unchanged.
The facelifted Mercedes E-Class is expected to be unveiled later this year, so expect the E63 to debut sometime after the standard model is introduced.