2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid starts at $89,150, offers up to 604 hp

• 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid packs plug-in hybrid power
• Peak power matches the output of the former E63
• US pricing starts at $89,150 including destination

a redesigned Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sales started last year and this time its first tuned version developed by AMG has come out.

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid is the first rendition of AMG’s latest E-Class generation, and it’s a plug-in hybrid that packs a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 ​​and an electric motor integrated with the transmission. V-8 performance,

Mercedes confirmed this on Thursday US starting price $89,150$1,150 including destination charge.

Despite packing only six cylinders, the car’s standard output is 577 hp, but engaging Launch Control, an available feature known as Race Start, will temporarily increase this to 604 hp, surpassing AMG’s former E. 63, which was powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8.

Performance estimation includes a 0-60 mph time 3.7 seconds with launch control (typically 3.9 seconds) and a Top speed is regulated at 174 mphAccording to AMG, the electric motor delivers a maximum of 161 hp on its own, and can propel the E 53 Hybrid to speeds of up to 87 mph.

The powertrain of the E 53 Hybrid is a new development at AMG. It will make its way next year too 2026 GLE 53 HybridAlbeit with a slightly lower 536 hp output.

However, the GLE 53 Hybrid will have a larger battery. It will have a 31.2-kwh battery, while the E 53 Hybrid has a slightly smaller 28.6-kwh battery. The battery holds 21.2 kwh for everyday driving, where this helps reduce fuel consumption. The remaining capacity is kept for electric boost during high-performance driving and topped up for brake energy recovery. When using a full charge of the battery, the EPA estimates that the E53 Hybrid will cover 42 miles before needing gas engine,

In addition to the powertrain, the E 53 Hybrid benefits from additional stiffness compared to the standard E-Class, as well as a wider track, high-performance brakes, and a sport-tuned suspension with steel springs and adaptive dampers. All-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering are also standard.

The characteristics of the powertrain as well as many of these features can be adjusted using the E 53 Hybrid’s Drive Mode Selector, which comes with Comfort, Sport and Sport+ modes Slippery mode for normal conditions, as well as when roads are wet or frozen. A personalized mode also allows the driver to save his own preferences.

For added performance, AMG offers a Dynamic Plus package that adds larger brakes at the front with calipers painted in red. The electronically controlled locking rear differential has also been revised to provide better traction out of corners, while dynamic engine mounts are also part of the package.

In the cabin, standard features include a digital instrument cluster and a large 14.4-inch infotainment screen. Also includes a surround-view camera Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoA wireless phone charger, and a panoramic sliding sunroof.

The better-equipped Exclusive and Pinnacle trim levels are available from $91,600 and $93,300, respectively, including destination. The Exclusive trim adds digital light headlights, a Burmester audio system, active ambient lighting, and heat and noise insulated glass, while the Pinnacle trim adds these along with digital light headlights with projection, a head-up display, four-zone climate control. Features have been added. , and more.