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Purists say no modern-day AMG is worthy of the '63' suffix as it used to stand for the 6.3-liter displacement of the V8 engine back in the day; well, sort of, as it was mainly a 6.2L mill marketed as a 6.3 to commemorate the brand's first production V8.
The all-new Mercedes-AMG E 63 won't feature a V8 anymore, as an inline-six with electric assistance is the way to go, apparently, for the range-topping version of the E-Class lineup. The E 53 will reportedly use a similar recipe, and it was the model spied here in prototype form.
Believed to be the same assembly powering the S 580 e, it might boast an identical 510 ps (503 hp/375 kW). The electrified S-Class needs 5.1 seconds from 0 to 100 kph (0 to 62 mph), yet since it will be a bit smaller and, therefore, lighter, the upcoming E 53 should drop around one second from the sprint time. On a full charge of the battery, it is rumored to travel more than 100 km (62 miles).
To the untrained eye, the all-new E 53 will look identical to the more serious E 63. However, instead of the four round exhaust tips, it will get squared ones and larger vents in the front and rear bumpers, as well as the dedicated 63 logos. The E 53 will sport the Panamericana grille and get sporty bumpers at both ends, tough with a less aggressive design than the ones on the E 63.
Bridging the gap between the normal E-Class models and the range-topping E 63, the new E 53 will be offered in Sedan and Estate body styles. It will feature the same interior layout as the E-Class, albeit with sportier front seats, a new steering wheel, exclusive upholstery, and several other bits and bobs. Look for the 14.4-inch infotainment screen sitting next to the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an optional 12.3-inch display in front of the passenger, and the same tech, comfort, and safety gizmos.
It will also be stiffer than the regular E-Class, though presumably not as bouncy as the top-of-the-line specification. The same goes for the brakes, as well, which won't be as advanced as those equipping the E 63, but it will bring it to a full stop faster than the normal variants.
We don't expect Mercedes-AMG to launch the new E 53 Estate in the United States, but the E 53 Sedan will most likely cross the Atlantic Ocean to arrive at dealers in our market. The current car starts at $81,300, excluding destination and markups, and it is safe to assume the new one will be a bit more expensive once it goes on sale. The unveiling will probably take place in the coming months, and chances are the E 53 will be a 2025 model stateside.
Believed to be the same assembly powering the S 580 e, it might boast an identical 510 ps (503 hp/375 kW). The electrified S-Class needs 5.1 seconds from 0 to 100 kph (0 to 62 mph), yet since it will be a bit smaller and, therefore, lighter, the upcoming E 53 should drop around one second from the sprint time. On a full charge of the battery, it is rumored to travel more than 100 km (62 miles).
To the untrained eye, the all-new E 53 will look identical to the more serious E 63. However, instead of the four round exhaust tips, it will get squared ones and larger vents in the front and rear bumpers, as well as the dedicated 63 logos. The E 53 will sport the Panamericana grille and get sporty bumpers at both ends, tough with a less aggressive design than the ones on the E 63.
Bridging the gap between the normal E-Class models and the range-topping E 63, the new E 53 will be offered in Sedan and Estate body styles. It will feature the same interior layout as the E-Class, albeit with sportier front seats, a new steering wheel, exclusive upholstery, and several other bits and bobs. Look for the 14.4-inch infotainment screen sitting next to the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an optional 12.3-inch display in front of the passenger, and the same tech, comfort, and safety gizmos.
It will also be stiffer than the regular E-Class, though presumably not as bouncy as the top-of-the-line specification. The same goes for the brakes, as well, which won't be as advanced as those equipping the E 63, but it will bring it to a full stop faster than the normal variants.
We don't expect Mercedes-AMG to launch the new E 53 Estate in the United States, but the E 53 Sedan will most likely cross the Atlantic Ocean to arrive at dealers in our market. The current car starts at $81,300, excluding destination and markups, and it is safe to assume the new one will be a bit more expensive once it goes on sale. The unveiling will probably take place in the coming months, and chances are the E 53 will be a 2025 model stateside.
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