Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic: PH Video

Is 612hp and 4Matic all-wheel drive enough to offer a fighting chance against Bernd Schneider in an AMG GT?

The principles of ducks and drakes track tuition are simple enough. Instructor leads the way to show you the line at a pace that's quick enough to be enjoyable but managed to ensure a suitable boot-cooling safety margin. It's a well-established formula. And one totally ignored by five-time DTM champion Bernd Schneider on AMG launches. Basically he goes maximum attack and it's up to the hacks to try and keep up.

It's a very AMG approach - you either man up and go for it or potter around at the back, lip quivering. At least the E63 S has the firepower - and traction from its 4Matic+ all-wheel drive - to offer a fighting chance, Dan doing his best to offer some insight into what the mega Merc is like around Portimao while at least keeping Bernd's hard charging AMG GT in sight.

Can he keep up? Or will it all end in tears? And is the Drift Mode good for anything beyond incinerating tyres? Watch the vid to find out!

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