- 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid packs plug-in hybrid energy
- Peak energy matches output of former E 63
- U.S. pricing begins at $89,150, together with vacation spot
A redesigned Mercedes-Benz E-Class went on sale final yr and this fall spawns its first tuned variant developed by AMG.
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid is AMG’s first tackle the newest E-Class era, and it is a plug-in hybrid that packs a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 and an electrical motor built-in with the transmission for V-8-like efficiency.
Mercedes on Thursday confirmed a beginning worth of $89,150 within the U.S., together with a $1,150 vacation spot cost.
Regardless of solely packing six cylinders, the automotive’s customary output is a stout 577 hp, however initiating launch management, an out there characteristic often called Race Begin, will quickly increase this to 604 hp, matching the output of AMG’s former E 63, which was powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8.
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid
Efficiency estimates embody a 0-60 mph time of three.7 seconds with launch management (usually 3.9 seconds) and a high velocity ruled at 174 mph. The electrical motor delivers a most 161 hp by itself, and might carry the E 53 Hybrid to speeds of as much as 87 mph, in keeping with AMG.
The E 53 Hybrid’s powertrain is a brand new growth at AMG. It can additionally make its method subsequent yr right into a 2026 GLE 53 Hybrid, albeit with a barely tamer 536 hp output.
2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Hybrid
The GLE 53 Hybrid can have an even bigger battery, although. It can characteristic a 31.2-kwh battery, whereas the E 53 Hybrid has a barely smaller 28.6-kwh battery. The battery retains 21.2 kwh for on a regular basis driving, the place it helps to scale back gasoline consumption. The remaining capability is saved for an electrical increase throughout high-performance driving and is saved topped up due to brake power restoration. When utilizing the battery’s full cost, the EPA estimates the E 53 Hybrid will cowl 42 miles earlier than needing the fuel engine.
Past the powertrain, the E 53 Hybrid advantages from additional rigidity in comparison with the usual E-Class, plus a wider observe, high-performance brakes, and a sport-tuned suspension with metal springs and adaptive dampers. All-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering are additionally customary.
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid
Many of those options’ traits, together with these of the powertrain, will be adjusted utilizing the E 53 Hybrid’s drive mode selector, which comes with Consolation, Sport, and Sport+ modes for regular circumstances, plus a Slippery mode when roads are moist or frozen. An Particular person mode additionally permits the driving force to save lots of their preferences.
For additional efficiency, AMG provides a Dynamic Plus package deal that provides bigger brakes on the entrance full with calipers painted in purple. The electronically managed locking rear differential has additionally been tweaked to ship higher traction out of the corners, whereas dynamic engine mounts additionally kind a part of the package deal.
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid
Within the cabin, the usual options embody a digital instrument cluster and a big 14.4-inch infotainment display screen. A surround-view digicam can be included, together with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wi-fi telephone charger, and a panoramic sliding sunroof.
Higher geared up Unique and Pinnacle trim ranges can be found from $91,600 and $93,300, respectively, together with vacation spot. The Unique trim provides digital gentle headlights, a Burmester audio system, energetic ambient lighting, and warmth and noise insulated glass, whereas the Pinnacle trim provides these options together with digital gentle headlights with projections, a head-up show, four-zone local weather management, and extra.
