2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Tested: AMG Stands for “AlMighty God!”

While all vehicles—AMGs included—have their compromises and shortcomings, Mercedes-Benz's performance arm is on a basic philosophical plane that we very much admire: If it exists, cram more motor into it. Small, medium, and large sedans? (Plus another medium with a different roofline?) Check. Coupes? Check. Roadsters? Check. SUVs? Check. Thirty-three-year-old military vehicle? Check. Crazy-ass German luxury minivan? Check. The German powerhouse hit its stride over the past five years, stuffing a 6.2-liter V-8 of its own creation into a wider variety of Mercedes-Benzes than have ever worn the badge of Aufrecht, Melcher, and Grossaspach at one time. Then, in the name of efficiency, the brand ditched that motor in favor of a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8. In doing so, AMG dropped not one horsepower and stumbled upon 185 more lb-ft of torque than its suddenly sleepy-looking 6.2 had in its strongest form. (We will for now ignore the new engine's acoustic deficiency.) (more…) from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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