A redesigned Mercedes-Benz E-Class went on sale final yr and can quickly spawn its first tuned variant developed by AMG.
Revealed on Monday because the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid, AMG’s first tackle the most recent E-Class technology 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.
The mixed output is generally 577 hp, however initiating launch management will briefly increase output to 604 hp, matching the output of AMG’s former E 63 which was powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8.
Efficiency estimates embrace a 0-60 mph time of three.7 seconds with launch management (usually 3.9 seconds) and a prime velocity ruled to 174 mph. The electrical motor delivers a most 161 hp by itself, and may carry the E 53 Hybrid to speeds of as much as 87 mph, in accordance with AMG.
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid
The E 53 Hybrid’s powertrain is a brand new improvement at AMG. It’ll additionally make its means subsequent yr right into a GLE 53 Hybrid, albeit with a barely tamer 536 hp output within the SUV.
The GLE 53 Hybrid could have an even bigger battery, although. It’ll function a 31.2-kwh battery whereas the E 53 Hybrid makes do with a 28.6-kwh battery. The battery retains 21.2 kwh for on a regular basis driving, the place it helps to cut back gasoline consumption. The remaining capability is saved for an electrical increase throughout high-performance driving and is saved topped up due to brake vitality restoration. A variety estimate on electrical energy alone wasn’t given.
Past the powertrain, the E 53 Hybrid advantages from further rigidity in comparison with the usual E-Class, plus a wider observe, high-performance brakes, and sport-tuned suspension with metal springs and adaptive dampers. All-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering are additionally commonplace.
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid
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 motive force to avoid wasting their preferences.
For further efficiency, AMG affords a Dynamic Plus bundle 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 bundle.
consumers can sit up for the E 53 Hybrid reaching showrooms later this yr. In different markets, an E 53 Hybrid Wagon may even be supplied. Pricing info will probably be launched nearer to the market launch.