Mercedes-Benz AMG E53

Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Latest Updates

1. 12 March 2024: Mercedes-Benz has launched the AMG E53 Hybrid globally, with exhilarating performance figures.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Engine and Other Specifications

This car comes with a 3.0L M256 Turbocharged I6 engine with EQ boost mild hybrid system to deliver increased performance and efficiency. It comes paired with a nine-gear AMG speed shift twin-clutch transmission and outputs a maximum power of 429bhp at 6100 rpm and 520 Nm at 1800 rpm. The maximum power output by the electric motor is 22bhp and 250 Nm. Having such power output figures, this Mercedes sedan achieves a kick-down of 0-100 km/h within 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h, as stated by the manufacturer.

This vehicle has an AMG ride control plus suspension setup which, being a multi-chamber air suspension, adapts according to the given load to deliver a strong performance in every driving situation. It also has an AMG dynamic select drive program to choose from five different driving modes; comfort, slippery, sport, sport+, and individual are the offered driving modes. Additionally, it has an AMG track pace that works as a virtual race engineer reflecting lap, sector, and acceleration times with selected live telemetry data to help analyse and improve driving skills.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Exterior

The striking exterior of this Mercedes-Benz car exhibits an AMG-specific radiator grille with vertical bars, a bonnet with pronounced power domes, ‘TURBO 4MATIC+’ lettering on the front wings, AMG light-alloy wheels with red brake calipers, aluminium-polished shoulder line trim strip and window weather strip, an AMG rear apron with high gloss black diffuser insert and two fins, and chrome-plated two twin tailpipe trim elements. Additionally, it features high-performance LED headlamps with greater range, all-LED adaptive brake lights, a panoramic sliding sunroof with an automatic rain-sensing closing function, and chrome-silver side glass housing.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Interior

The cabin of this luxury sedan boasts AMG-specific seat upholstery with four-way lumbar support and heating front seats with ‘AMG’ emblem in the head restraint, a flat-bottom performance steering wheel in Napa leather with galvanized gear shift paddles, a digital cockpit comprising two 12.3-inch displays, ambient lighting, and black-piano lacquer-looking centre console with a touchpad controller and wireless charger, and a Burmester surround sound system. Other cabin inclusions of this Mercedes-Benz car are Thermo-Tronic three-zone automatic climate control, electrically adjustable roller rear-sunblind, retractable side-swiveling front sun visors, and LED-illuminated vanity mirrors integrated into the visors.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Safety Features

The safety features of this sedan incorporate a 360-degree camera, active parking assist with Park-Tronic, twelve ultrasonic sensors, drive-away assist, and an active brake assist which is a radar-based driver assistance system that shares visual and audible warnings, in case of insufficient distance or impending collision, and applies autonomous emergency brake whenever it finds appropriate. Moreover, it has an active bonnet for pedestrian safety, a knee airbag, tyre pressure monitoring system, and a PRE-SAFE system that continuously assesses the surroundings and takes preventive safety measures, like seat-belt tensioning, window closing, open-sunroof closing, moving the front seat, etc., in the event of detecting an accident. There are many more essential safety features in this car like an antilock braking system, child safety locks, power door locks, speed-sensing auto door locks, rear seat belts, impact beams, speed alerts, seat belt warnings, door ajar warnings, etc.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Price and Variants

The Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 price is similar to its rivals like BMW X6, Audi RS5, and Lexus RX. It is sold in a single variant named 4MATIC Plus, and six colours. The colour offerings of this car are Selenite Grey, Polar White, Graphite Grey, Obsidian Black, Cavansite Blue, and Hi-Tech Silver.