- The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG 5 53 Hybrid has 577 hp
- Mercedes claims the E 53 Hybrid has a 42 km electric driving range and a DC fast charging rate of up to 60 kw.
- The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid will cost $89,150 when it arrives this fall.
Mercedes-Benz is adding a plug-in hybrid developed by its AMG performance division to the E-Class lineup.
Revealed in March, the 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid goes on sale this fall with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 assisted by an electric motor, with a 21.2-kwh (usable) battery to supply. 42 miles of EPA-rated electric range. IE 53 is also capable DC fast charging up to 60 kw, and has an on-board 9.6-kw charger for AC charging.
This plug-in hybrid is really all about performance, though. The nominal output is it's 577hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, but the launch control system (part of the AMG Dynamic Plus Package) provides a temporary boost to 604 hp. That allows for a 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds (3.9 seconds otherwise), while top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph automatically, or 174 mph with the AMG Dynamic Plus Package.
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid
Also expected to be used in the AMG GLE 53 Hybrid SUV, this electric powertrain could be less powerful and complex than the one used in other AMG models such as the C 63 SE Performance, which adds a 2-speed gearbox and an electric motor. rear and currently paired with inline-4 or V-8 engines.
Beyond the powertrain, the E 53 has a stronger body structure and a wider track than the regular E-Class. All-wheel drive, adaptive suspension, and rear-wheel steering are standard, while the AMG Dynamic Plus Package adds 15.4-inch composite brakes with 6-piston calipers, an electronic limited-slip rear differential, and dynamic engine.
Pricing starts at $89,150 with a mandatory $1,150 destination charge. In addition to the AMG-specific powertrain and performance hardware, standard features include a 14.4-inch infotainment display, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a 360-degree camera system.
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid
Priced at $91,600 destination, the Exclusive grade adds an upgraded Burmester sound system, active ambient lighting, and heated glass and sound. The top-of-the-range Pinnacle adds a head-up display, four-zone climate control, and other features for $93,300.
AMG has introduced a number of all-electric models in addition to plug-in hybrids. These are also based on existing Mercedes models, but the performance class is reportedly a bespoke build electric supercar in style from the Vision One-Eleven concept that debuted in 2023.