The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Sedan has both luxury and race-inspired performance, and has features that offer its drivers convenience and safety. Its AMG-built 6.3-liter, V8 engine generates 518-horse power, making it one of the highest performance sedans on the road. It also uses a 7-speed automatic transmission and rear wheel drive.

This ride can be seen as economical as well, as it includes a fuel and ignition system that integrates sequential multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark ignition, which has been shown to boost fuel economy. The ‘08 S63 AMG Sedan has a 23.8-gallon tank, and gets an estimated 17 mpg on the highway.

Convenient exterior features on this model include dual-stage rain-sensing intermittent wipers that measure windshield and adjust wiper speed and frequency accordingly, and programmable side mirrors that can fold in when the car is locked and extend when the front door is opened. There’s also laminated, infrared-reflecting glass helps reduce radiant heat, UV, and noise penetration

Riding in style is important, but so is entertainment. Mercedes-Benz got the job done right on the S63 AMG Sedan with its digital surround-sound system, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and Dynamic Volume Control. A hard drive-based navigation system includes an 8-inch LCD color screen and voice command.

Safety seems to always be kept a priority in Mercedes-Benz vehicle, and this model goes along with the rest. Included are dual-stage airbags for front occupants, side-impact and rollover protection.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Sedan is a vehicle that combines security, technology and convenience, and luxury car buyers this year will have a hard time looking further than this model.