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The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid picks up the place the earlier E 53 left off, however provides an additional electrified spice. That electrified spice is available in plug-in hybrid type, which means the mid-range E-Class AMG comes with each nice sports activities sedan efficiency and an eco slant.
Underneath the hood of this four-door is an up to date model of the three.0-liter turbocharged inline-six that now produces 443 horsepower by itself, because of a brand new turbo, revised engine software program and elevated effectivity in comparison with the earlier technology. There is a rise of 14 horse energy. cooling capability. Nonetheless, that engine is now built-in with a 161-horsepower electrical motor mated to a nine-speed computerized transmission. Complete system output is a sturdy 577 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, and it sends stated energy via the AMG Efficiency 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system. Have interaction “Race Begin” mode (Launch Management), and the electrical motor will apply a short lived enhance of as much as 604 horsepower. Utilizing this additional enhance, Mercedes says the E 53 can speed up from 0-60 mph in simply 3.7 seconds (or 3.9 with out) – the highest velocity can also be electronically restricted to 174 mph.
So far as the PHEV credentials of the E 53 Hybrid are involved, it has a 28.6 kWh battery pack, though Mercedes says solely 21.2 kWh is out there for on a regular basis use, with the remainder of the capability getting used as an electrical enhance for you. Has been programmed to attend in reserve. Excessive-performance driving.” Principally, Mercedes is ensuring you're by no means with out an additional 161 horsepower, with its electrical motor including considerably to the equation. Like different latest Mercedes PHEVs, it's additionally obtained DC Quick The charger can cost at speeds of as much as 60kW – a 10-80% cost takes round 20 minutes. Nonetheless, we suspect most individuals will probably be charging at residence, the place AC charging may be finished at as much as 11kW. Vary figures haven't been supplied, however contemplating how large the battery pack is, we're anticipating a good quantity. And as an added comfort bonus, Mercedes says one-pedal driving is feasible. Is.
The E 53 Hybrid has all the same old enhancements we've come to count on from a mid-level AMG model. It will get adaptive dampers with metal springs as the only suspension choice. Further bracing at each the entrance and rear strengthens the construction, whereas a wider entrance monitor (in comparison with the usual E-Class) and stiffer bushings additional enhance dealing with. Rear-wheel steering comes normal, and Mercedes says it gives a most angle of two.5 levels in the other way or 0.7 levels within the entrance course. An AMG Dynamic Plus bundle comes normal that provides bigger composite brakes, an electronically managed rear differential, dynamic engine mounts, an AMG leather-based/microfiber steering wheel and the aforementioned Race Begin launch management characteristic.
You'll know externally that it's due to the broader fenders (0.43 inches wider than the usual E-Class), an AMG-specific grille with illuminated slats, distinctive entrance and rear bumpers, openings within the wheel arches, “Hybrid” Is AMG. badging, AMG facet skirts, 20-inch alloy or 21-inch (elective solid) wheels, an AMG spoiler lip and quad exhausts.
The inside differentiates itself from non-AMG merchandise, with AMG sport seats as normal or extremely carved AMG “efficiency seats” for better sturdiness. AMG logos may be seen in every single place, and AMG-specific menus and shows are additionally featured on the screens and digital cluster. If you would like an additional screen-heavy inside, Mercedes says its elective SuperScreen (pictured above) can also be obtainable on the E 53.
As a closing observe, an E53 Hybrid “Version 1” special-edition mannequin is out there for the 2025 mannequin 12 months that comes with a hefty quantity of distinctive look further options. It's painted in Manufacture Moonlight White Magno, embellished with black graphics and accents all through, comes normal with nearly each choice within the guide and is provided with a novel black and yellow inside. You get “Version 1” engraving on the middle console, and it additionally comes with an AMG automobile cowl that shows the “Version 1” emblem.
Pricing for the E 53 just isn’t but obtainable, however Mercedes says this E-Class model will probably be obtainable to sellers in “late 2024.”
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