2025 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG Hybrid Estate [UK]

With the Mercedes-AMG E53 HYBRID 4MATIC+, the performance and sports car brand from Affalterbach presents a new plug-in hybrid model that combines outstanding performance and driving dynamics with a long electric range.

The combination of the 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine and the permanently excited E-synchronous electric motor generates a maximum system output of 430 kW (585 HP) [at RACE START: 450 kW/612 HP] and a maximum system torque of 750 Nm. The performance is correspondingly dynamic: acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes place in 3.8 seconds (saloon with RACE START). The top speed is electronically limited to 280 km/h (saloon with AMG Driver's Package), and up to 140 km/h is possible on pure electric power.

The 120-kW electric motor is integrated into the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission to save space. The high-power density of the hybrid power unit is achieved by the permanently excited internal rotor synchronous technology.

The traction battery with 400 volts has a usable capacity of 21.22 kWh and is installed in the rear under the trunk floor. Part of the energy is always reserved for boosting and thus high-performance driving. Nevertheless, the high-voltage battery enables an electric range of up to over 100 kilometres according to WLTP.

The basis for the sporty and efficient drive is the proven AMG 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder turbo engine. In the E53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ it delivers 330 kW (449 hp). Compared to the previous version in the E53 of the predecessor W213 series, this means an increase of 10 kW (14 hp). Numerous software and hardware measures contribute to increasing performance. This includes a new twin-scroll exhaust gas turbocharger with higher boost pressure. The update also includes newly programmed software, an additional front cooler, and a wheel arch cooler.

To account for the high dynamic potential of the drive train, the body shell has been revised with numerous stiffening measures. A strut brace between the front suspension strut mounts stiffens the front structure and enables increased lateral dynamics. The thrust field under the engine increases steering precision by reducing the torsion of the front end. It is connected to the longitudinal beams by additional struts. On the rear axle, additional struts from the side members to the rear ensure greater stability and driving precision.

The Mercedes-AMG E53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ can be recognised by many special design elements, for example the wider front fenders (plus eleven millimetres on each side compared to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class) to make room for the larger track width on the front axle, and the AMG-specific radiator grille. Inside AMG-specific elements include exlcuisve materials and AMG-specific functionality within the MBUX infotainment system.

The standard all-wheel drive provides optimal traction. It ensures high driving stability and driving safety on dry roads as well as on wet or snowy roads. An electromechanically controlled clutch distributes the driving force variably to the front and rear axles in each driving programme.

The AMG development team developed and tuned the AMG RIDE CONTROL steel spring suspension with adaptive adjustable damping specifically for the requirements of the E53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ with new hardware and software. It offers a balanced combination of adequate acoustic insulation for purely electric driving in combination with a very sporty character typical of AMG.