Whether you’re a performance car fan or a wagon lover, we have great news for you: Mercedes is doubling its U.S. longroof lineup (which is currently just one model) with the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid Wagon.
Mercedes wagons are nothing new to the U.S. market, but the E 53 will be the first performance hybrid wagon the automaker has offered here. It discontinued the twin-turbo V8-powered E 63 S Wagon several years ago, which leaves the E 450 4Matic All-Terrain as the only vehicle of its kind in the Mercedes lineup. While the E 53 Hybrid can’t be considered a direct replacement for the E 63 S, its numbers are substantial.
The internal combustion half of the E 53 is an AMG-modified turbocharged 3.0-liter I6 that generates 443 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes turns what would otherwise be a brisk wagon into a tire-scorching plug-in hybrid by adding a 161-horsepower, 354-lb-ft electric motor to the AMG Speedshift TCT 9G automatic transmission and dropping in a 400-volt battery under the cargo area. The battery is rated at 28.6 kWh, 21.2 of which is usable in everyday driving; the remaining amount is available for electric boost. No word yet on the E 53’s electric driving range, but it will be capable of traveling on pure electricity at speeds up to 87 mph.
Altogether, the ICE and electric hardware deliver 577 horsepower and 553 lb-ft, which join forces with AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel drive to make the dragon wagon capable of hitting 60 mph in four seconds flat and topping out at 155 mph. The AMG Ride Control suspension with adaptive damping and standard rear-wheel steering smooth out the straightaways and curves ahead.
Adding the optional Race Start feature, which Mercedes says “enables optimal vehicle acceleration from a standstill,” bumps output up to 604 horses and drops the 0-60 time to 3.8 seconds. The available AMG Dynamic Plus Package includes Race Start, active engine mounts, AMG limited-slip rear differential, and Nappa leather/microfiber AMG Performance Steering Wheel. It also enables the E 53 to reach 174 mph and come back down to legal speeds with the AMG High Performance Composite Brake System.
The E 53 Hybrid Wagon will be available in eight standard colors as well as four Manufaktur choices, all of which can be accented with the AMG Night Package, AMG Night Package Plus, and/or AMG Exterior Carbon Fiber Package. Wheel options include a trio of 20- and 21-inch AMG rollers in different finishes.
Inside, the E 53 comes standard with a 17-speaker, 750-watt Burmester 4D surround sound system. The cabin can be configured with AMG MB-Tex/Microfiber or AMG Nappa leather upholstery, the optional AMG Performance Seat Package Advanced with strategically bolstered multi-contour buckets, and the AMG Performance steering wheel in a variety of finishes. Also on the list of available features is the MBUX Superscreen Package’s 12.3-inch passenger-side display.
Given that 2026 is the first model year for the E 53 Hybrid Wagon, Mercedes-AMG will also offer an “Edition 1” model. According to Mercedes, that features “MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey paint with unique AMG graphics, distinctive exterior accents, 21-inch AMG Forged Cross-Spoke wheels, a specially curated interior with unique design elements, and an extensive suite of standard equipment.”
We’re inclined to say that this news comes as a surprise, but maybe it shouldn’t. Mercedes offered a performance wagon here before, and Audi still does. Plus, BMW is finally selling an M5 Touring in the States. Either way, we’re happy to hear it.