Mercedes-Benz will launch the new AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ in India on July 23. The performance sedan returns to India with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor. It will join Mercedes-AMG's India line-up as its latest electrified performance model.
- Plug-in hybrid system uses a 21.2kWh battery
- 0-100kph takes as little as 3.8 seconds
- India-bound E 53 will get 4Matic+ all-wheel drive
Mercedes-AMG E 53: powertrain and performance
The E 53 uses a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol straight-six engine producing 449hp, paired with an electric motor integrated into the 9-speed automatic gearbox. The motor develops up to 163hp, taking combined output to 585hp and 750Nm in standard form.
With the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package, output rises to 612hp when Race Start is activated. In this configuration, the sedan can accelerate from 0-100kph in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 280kph. A 21.2kWh usable battery gives the E 53 a claimed electric-only range of over 100km. The PHEV can run on electric-only power at speeds of up to 140kph and supports 11kW AC charging. In international markets, optional 60kW DC charging can take the battery from 10-80 percent in around 20 minutes.
The E 53 gets AMG-specific chassis changes, including additional bracing at the front and rear axles, an 11mm wider front track and adaptive suspension with Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus settings. The braking system is also said to have been optimised to work with the hybrid powertrain’s energy recuperation.
Mercedes-AMG E 53: exterior and interior
The E 53 is based on the current E-Class but gets several AMG-specific design changes. These include an illuminated AMG grille, larger front air intakes, flared front wheel arches and a ducktail spoiler. At the rear, it gets a diffuser and circular quad exhausts. To signal its extra grunt, the AMG Dynamic Plus package adds various performance-flavoured cues, including red calipers for its beefier brakes and a microfibre-wrapped steering wheel.
Inside, the E 53 gets AMG sports seats, an AMG steering wheel and model-specific trim. The dashboard houses a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and 14.4-inch central touchscreen, while the MBUX Superscreen, which adds a separate display for the front passenger, is available in international markets as an option.
Mercedes-AMG E 53: India launch details
Mercedes-Benz will announce prices for the E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ on July 23. The previous-generation E 53 sedan was launched in India in 2021, while the E 53 Cabriolet was subsequently introduced here. The new model will return the E 53 sedan to Mercedes-AMG's India range.
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