AMG 5.5 V8 versus new 4.0 V8

AMG 5.5 V8 versus new 4.0 V8

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seastorm

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520 posts

203 months

Wednesday 13th December 2017
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Hi--
I'm looking at an AMG S63 with the current 5.5 litre twin turbo V8 which is good for 580bhp.

I see the facelift car coming next year has the 4 litre twin turbo V8 and produces around 600bhp.

My question is - which engine is better? I always prefer a higher displacement size, so should I favour the 5.5 litre or is the newer car with the smaller engine a much better choice?

I'd have the old 6.2 litre NA V8 if available.

If anyone has insights into the 5.5 litre engine I'd be grateful! Noise, reliability etc,
Thanks,

seastorm

Original Poster:

520 posts

203 months

Thursday 14th December 2017
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Really great responses! Thank you