The Mercedes-AMG E53 PHEV has launched in Australia at $200,000 with an equivalent combined power output to the outgoing E63 S V8.
- 2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 pricing and specifications
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan line-up expands to two variants in Australia
- Plug-in hybrid technology added for E63-matching combined power output
- Priced from $199,900 before on-road costs
The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sedan has launched in Australia, almost 12 months to the day after its global debut.
Priced from $199,900 before on-road costs, the arrival of the Mercedes-AMG E53 4Matic+ PHEV sees the local E-Class sedan line-up expand to two variants – following the E300’s launch in mid-2024 – with the high-performance, V8-powered E63 S rumoured to debut globally by 2026.
It costs $26,031 more than the outgoing E53 4Matic+ sedan last offered in 2023 – but adds plug-in hybrid technology bringing an additional 130kW and 230Nm for an E63-matching 450kW from its turbocharged inline-six engine, along with more standard equipment.
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The 3.0-litre inline-six has been revised over the previous model to deliver 330kW/560Nm – up 10kW/40Nm – with a 120kW/480Nm transmission-integrated electric motor for a combined system output of 430kW and 750Nm.
Up to 450kW is available in short bursts using the Race Start launch-control feature, with a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of 3.8 seconds – a 0.7s improvement.
Added features over the Mercedes-Benz E300 – which costs $131,500 in Australia – include 20-inch AMG lightweight alloy wheels, an AMG exterior design with wider front fenders, larger brakes, AMG Ride Control steel-spring suspension, adaptive dampers, and rear-axle steering.
The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 4Matic+ PHEV is on sale now.
2025 Mercedes-AMG E-Class price in Australia
- AMG E53 4Matic+ PHEV – $199,900
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 4Matic+ PHEV standard features:
- 450kW/750Nm 3.0-litre turbocharged, 48-volt mild-hybrid inline-six engine
- Nine-speed torque-converter automatic transmission
- 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system
- 20-inch AMG lightweight alloy wheels
- AMG exterior design
- Wider front fenders (+11mm on each side compared to E300)
- LED headlights
- Star-pattern LED tail-lights
- Grey open-port ash wood illuminated trim with an AMG logo
- Rear-axle steering
- AMG Ride Control steel-spring suspension
- Adaptive dampers
- MBUX Superscreen with 12.3-inch digital instrument display and 14.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Augmented-reality satellite navigation
- 17-speaker, 730-watt Burmester 4D surround sound system with Dolby Atmos
- Smartphone as a key technology
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Leather upholstery
- Dual-zone climate control
- Ambient LED interior lighting
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-centring assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring with lane change warning
- Front and rear cross-traffic alerts
- Traffic sign recognition
- Parking sensors
- Automated parking
- Pre-Safe Plus (detects imminent rear-end or side impact, and prepares occupants to optimise the effectiveness of seatbelts, airbags)
- 11 airbags (dual frontal, front pelvic/thorax, front knee, front and rear-side torso, side curtains, front-centre)
The optional $3000 AMG Night Package, available on AMG E53, adds:
- 20-inch AMG 10-spoke alloy wheels
- Darkened exterior trim
- Rear privacy glass
The optional $5000 AMG Performance Seat Package, available on AMG E53, adds:
- Memory seats
- Multi-contour front seats
- AMG Performance seats
- Black nappa leather upholstery
The optional $5300 Energizing Package Plus, available on AMG E53, adds:
- Heated front seats and armrests
- Ventilated front seats
- Multi-contour front seats
- Heated outer rear seats
- Air-Balance air filtering and fragrance system
The optional $6000 Carbon Fibre Package, available on AMG E53, adds:
- AMG carbon-fibre centre console
- Carbon-fibre mirrors
- AMG Performance carbon-fibre and microfibre steering wheel
- AMG carbon-fibre spoiler lip
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