The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid picks up where the previous E 53 left off, but adds an additional electrified spice. That electrified spice is available in plug-in hybrid form, which suggests the medium-rung E-Class AMG comes with each stellar sport sedan performance and an eco slant.
Under the hood of this four-door is an updated version of the three.0-liter turbocharged inline-six that now produces 443 horsepower by itself, a rise of 14 horsepower over the previous generation because of a brand new turbo, revised engine software and increased cooling capacities. Nevertheless, that engine is now augmented with a 161-horsepower electric motor integrated into the nine-speed automatic transmission. Total system output is a robust 577 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, and it sends said power through an AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system. Engage “Race Start” mode (launch control), and the electrical motor will apply a short lived boost as much as 604 horsepower. Using this extra boost, Mercedes says the E 53 can do the 0-60 mph sprint in only 3.7 seconds (or 3.9 without) – top speed is electronically limited to 174 mph, too.
As for the E 53 Hybrid’s PHEV credentials, it’s rocking a 28.6 kWh battery pack, though Mercedes says only 21.2 kWh is offered for on a regular basis use, while the remainder of the capability is programmed to attend in reserve so that you can use as electric boost “during high-performance driving.” Mainly, Mercedes is just ensuring you’re never without the additional 161 horsepower its electric motor crucially adds to the equation. Like other recent Mercedes PHEVs, this one also can charge at a DC fast charger at hastens to 60 kW – a 10-80% charge takes roughly 20 minutes. Nevertheless, we suspect most people can be charging at home, where AC charging could be done at as much as 11 kW. Range figures aren’t provided, but we’re expecting a decent number given how large the battery pack is. And as an added convenience bonus, Mercedes says one-pedal driving is feasible.
The E 53 Hybrid has all the same old other enhancements we’d expect from a mid-tier AMG variant. It gets adaptive dampers paired with steel springs because the only suspension option. Additional bracing in each front and rear stiffens the structure, while a wider front track (in comparison with the usual E-Class) and stiffer bushings enhance handling further. Rear-wheel steering comes standard, and Mercedes says it offers a maximum angle of two.5 degrees in the other way or 0.7 degrees in the identical direction because the fronts. An AMG Dynamic Plus Package comes standard that adds large composite brakes, an electronically-controlled rear differential, dynamic engine mounts, an AMG leather/microfiber steering wheel and the aforementioned Race Start launch control feature.
You’ll understand it’s the AMG from the outside because of wider fenders (0.43 inch wider than the usual E-Class), an AMG-specific grille with illuminated slats, unique front and rear bumpers, openings within the wheel arches, “Hybrid” badging, AMG side skirts, 20-inch alloy or 21-inch (optional forged) wheels, an AMG spoiler lip and quad exhaust.
The inside sets itself aside from non-AMG products with AMG Sport seats standard or highly-carved AMG “performance seats” for much more bolstering. AMG logos could be seen throughout, and AMG-specific menus and displays on the screen and digital cluster are also featured. Should you want an additional screen-heavy interior, Mercedes says its optional Superscreen (pictured above) is offered on the E 53, too.
As a final note, an E 53 Hybrid “Edition 1” special-edition model is offered for the 2025 model yr that comes with an enormous amount of exclusive appearance extras. It’s painted in Manufaktur Moonlight White Magno, decorated with black graphics and accents in every single place, comes standard with nearly every option within the book and is outfitted with a singular black and yellow interior. You get an “Edition 1” engraving on the middle console, and it even comes with an AMG automotive cover that displays the “Edition 1” logo.
Pricing isn’t available for the E 53 yet, but Mercedes says this E-Class variant will hit dealers “later in 2024.”
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