2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53

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Rating8.4

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Sedan
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$72,550 - $80,350
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on July 30, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Plenty of horsepower from the turbo inline-6

Suspension that is standard can lead the ride to be hard in rough areas.

New paired inline-6 with mild hybrid system included in 2019

Semi-automatic driver assistance technology is now accessible

Cargo space is small for the class

Changes made to the design of the steering wheel

Lots of room for personalization options

Luxury cabin design

Specs & Features

$80,350

price

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

horsepower

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 engine and 48-volt electric system, fused to a 9-speed automatic transmission, fused to a 9-speed automatic transmission, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Sedan makes 450 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 429 horsepower while the electric motor manages 21 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2019 Mercedes AMG E53 sedan cover 0-60 in 4.4 seconds. Combined, the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 sedan achieves an impressive 23 MPGe. With a base price of MSRP of $72,550, the Mercedes AMG E53 sedan makes a formidable competitor in the midsize sedan segment, competing with the likes of the Audi A6 55 TFSI and the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid.

Buying Advice

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Sedan is a mid-size sedan that has a 5-seater with lots of room for advanced and standard safety features. The Sedan feels luxurious and also proves to be fast. It is almost the same as the coupe, except for the cargo space which is small for its class. The sedan can be found firm or hard to ride when it comes to rough surface areas, but it is manageable.

Trims

    Base
    $72,550 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A
    • Horsepower: 429 hp @ 6100 rpm hp
    • Torque: 384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: TBD sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$72,550- $80,350

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.4

Horsepower

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8.35

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Gasoline

7.2

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630 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

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Gasoline

7.53

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480 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

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Gasoline

8.07

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

553 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

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Gasoline

6.97

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403 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

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Gasoline

7.53

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293 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

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Gasoline

8.02

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369 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

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Gasoline

7.61

362 hp @ 5500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

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Gasoline

7.35

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2019 BMW M5

    Ranked #1

    2.8 sec10.9 sec163 mph
    3.42 sec--
    3.49 sec11.5 sec198 mph
    3.7 sec11.7 sec-
    2019 BMW M6

    Ranked #5

    4.1 sec12.2 sec155 mph
    4.1 sec--

    2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg21.1 gal.- -
      24 mpg31 mpg26 mpg21.1 gal.506.4/654.1 mi.
      21 mpg27 mpg23 mpg21.1 gal.443.1/569.7 mi.
      18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg20.3 gal.385.7/548.1 mi.
      19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg17.4 gal.330.6/417.6 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg18 gal.324/450 mi.

      2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        195.2 in.73.2 in.57 in.4.5 in.115.7 in.
        200 in.78 in.75.2 in.8.9 in.112.2 in.
        199.2 in.76.6 in.56.8 in.4.6 in.116.2 in.
        199.2 in.76.6 in.57.3 in.4.6 in.116.2 in.
        199.1 in.74.4 in.56 in.4.7 in.115.7 in.
        199.1 in.74.4 in.55.3 in.3.7 in.115.7 in.

        2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          -108.3 cu.ft.68.8 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.-95.1 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.88.8 cu.ft.
          12.7 cu.ft.-12.7 cu.ft.
          2019 BMW M5

          Ranked #4

          14 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.73.3 cu.ft.
          11.9 cu.ft.-64.7 cu.ft.

          2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            68.8 cu.ft.-68.8 cu.ft.
            27 cu.ft.11.9 cu.ft.27 cu.ft.
            79.7 cu.ft.12.7 cu.ft.12.7 cu.ft.
            2019 BMW M6

            Ranked #4

            13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.
            54.1 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.
            56.5 cu.ft.17.6 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.

            2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7000 lbs.1285 lbs.5800 lbs.
              4850 lbs.1444 lbs.4475 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1466 lbs.4511 lbs.
              --3990 lbs.
              --4134 lbs.
              --4447 lbs. -

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