Mercedes-Benz today introduced two new performance sedans- the all-new AMG E 53 4MATIC+ and the new AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+; further strengthening its performance-oriented AMG portfolio. The AMG E 53 4M+ is only the second ‘AMG 53 series’ product introduced in India, and the first ever in a sedan body shape. The powerful AMG E 63 S 4M+ on the other hand promises ‘Driving Performance’ to all performance purists. The 63 series models still constitute Mercedes-AMG’s core model series, and delight car enthusiasts around the world. The AMG E 63 S 4M+ now features a more striking design, improved aerodynamics and provides superior comfort making it a perfect car for race track performance and also daily drivability.
With a diverse offering of 11 AMG products in India comprising the 35, 43, 53, 63 and GT series, Mercedes-AMG now offers the largest portfolio of performance cars in India across body shapes. With the addition of the AMG E 53 4M+ and AMG E 63 S 4M+, Mercedes-Benz aims to strengthen its leadership in the luxury performance car segment in India.
Mr. Santosh Iyer commented, “Today we introduce two new AMG performance sedans for the Indian customers which presents scintillating performance associated with the AMG brand promise of ‘Driving Performance’. Both these sedans not only offer exceptional performance and vehicle dynamics, but also increased comfort while retaining the hallmark AMG character. With the AMG E 63 S 4M+ and AMG E 53 4M+, we further rejuvenate our AMG portfolio especially for those performance purists, who always wanted a fine balance between racetrack performance and daily drivability in their performance cars. With both these AMGs we now offer an unmatched product combination in the luxury performance sedan segment in India.”
“Having expanded the AMG portfolio to new customer groups with the 35 and 43 series, our focus is now to strengthen the pure performance products, especially in the 63 series, which continues to remain the core model series for AMG globally. Fascinating products supported by wide retail network of exclusive AMG Performance Centres and complemented by AMG specific service programmes for the discerning AMG customers; ensured our AMG strategy remains highly customer centric. These initiatives have helped us in cementing our position as the clear market leader in the performance segment in India. We are confident of maintaining the growth story of the AMGs in India by offering an unmatched brand experience to our customers in addition to introducing the latest products from our famed global AMG portfolio.” Mr. Iyer elaborated.
Ex-showroom all-India price:
Technical Specsheet:
Specifications | E 53 4MATIC+ | E 63 S 4MATIC+ |
Engine | 3.0-litre 6-cylinder in-line engine with exhaust gas turbocharger and electric additional compressor | 4.0-litre V8 with direct injection and twin turbochargers |
Displacement | 2999 cc | 3982 cc |
Output | 435 hp (320 kW) at 6100 rpm | 612 hp (450 kW) at 5750-6500 rpm |
Add. output with EQ Boost | 16 kW (22 hp) | N/A |
Peak torque | 520 Nm at 1800 - 5800 rpm | 850 Nm at 2500-4500 rpm |
Add. torque with EQ Boost | 250 Nm | N/A |
Drive | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ permanent all-wheel drive with variable torque distribution and Drift Mode |
Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (with wet start-off clutch) |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 3.4 s |
Top speed | 250 km/h | 300 km/h |