E-Class W214 [Official] New Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214)

[klier]

Not in the states (the biggest market for BMW M)

Agreed, particularly when Trump is elected. It's more an EU thing. And they're not going to make an E63 just for the US

 

[empower77]

Honestly the more I think about it, the new M5 will be a good daily cruiser.. I mean just on power numbers alone it’s a steal. You will need to recalibrate your brain to accept that this gen of M5 is more luxo barge mile Muncher than a scalpel.

 

[GTA45E]

The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 sedan starts at $89,150, which is $6700 more than its predecessor.

• The E53's higher-spec Exclusive and Pinnacle trims start at $91,600 and $93,300, respectively.
• The sports sedan has a new plug-in-hybrid turb0-six powertrain with up to 604 horsepower and an EPA-rated driving range of 42 miles.

Mercedes has released pricing for the AMG version of its redesigned E-class sedan. After skipping the 2024 model year while the Benz-branded lineup transitioned to the new W214 generation, the 2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 returns with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain and a $89,150 starting price—$6700 more expensive than its predecessor.

-->> https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62774841/2025-mercedes-amg-e53-price/

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Agreed, particularly when Trump is elected. It's more an EU thing. And they're not going to make an E63 just for the US

They'll probably take the E53 and just chuck the V8 in it.

As I said. If they want an ICE only, lighter V8 muscle sedan, they'll just do a deep refresh of the GT 4 door.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Fantasy land really but a nice thought I guess

FYI, the M3 is more expensive than an M5 over here.

Dufuq...how is an M3 more expensive than an M5?

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

DOA and then some if they would be crazy enough to do that.

Ferrari money for a taxi? I think not.

Ola has abandoned the Taxi market.

 

[klier]

Ola has abandoned the Taxi market.

Yeah I don't see them anymore. Then again, the W214 altogether is very rare over here.

Dufuq...how is an M3 more expensive than an M5?

ICE vs. Hybrid and tax reasons. Same reason why the W124 is rare.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Yeah I don't see them anymore. Then again, the W214 altogether is very rare over here.



ICE vs. Hybrid and tax reasons. Same reason why the W124 is rare.

Its a Nederland's thing right?
A V8 Defender is like €200k no?

 

[klier]

More like 250k

 

[Rolf]

The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 sedan starts at $89,150, which is $6700 more than its predecessor.

• The E53's higher-spec Exclusive and Pinnacle trims start at $91,600 and $93,300, respectively.
• The sports sedan has a new plug-in-hybrid turb0-six powertrain with up to 604 horsepower and an EPA-rated driving range of 42 miles.

Mercedes has released pricing for the AMG version of its redesigned E-class sedan. After skipping the 2024 model year while the Benz-branded lineup transitioned to the new W214 generation, the 2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 returns with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain and a $89,150 starting price—$6700 more expensive than its predecessor.

-->> https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62774841/2025-mercedes-amg-e53-price/

It seems to be coming to US at a good price. It is $31525 cheaper than the new M5.

 

[GTA45E]

^That is crazy
The M5 will beat it performance wise who but wants to be flogging around a baby elephant.
The E53 has better electric only range and probably more suited as a daily partner.

 

[Tuffode]

E53 and M5 don't even seem like comparable cars to me, E53 is down almost 200 lb-ft of torque, and I doubt it will be any lighter considering it has an even bigger battery pack. Plus it's a 6 cylinder vs a 8. I measured 0-60 in 3.9 in my 540i G30 with a $350 Dinan tune (non warranty voiding) which is the exact figure they are reporting for this.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

E53 and M5 don't even seem like comparable cars to me, E53 is down almost 200 lb-ft of torque, and I doubt it will be any lighter considering it has an even bigger battery pack. Plus it's a 6 cylinder vs a 8. I measured 0-60 in 3.9 in my 540i G30 with a $350 Dinan tune (non warranty voiding) which is the exact figure they are reporting for this.

All the Germans underrate their 0-60 figures. It'll be closer to 3.5 I reckon. Still slower than an M5.
And people will buy and M5 cause its an M5 anyway no matter how heavy it is, as long as it has that V8.

Based on what I've found, the E53 is about 50-60kg lighter. I think the E53 Wagon is lighter than the base M5.
50-60kg isn't much, but its also not insignificant. Especially when you consider the E has a much bigger battery (28kWh vs 18kWh).

If you have the money, you'd probably get the M5. But if you're making arguments about value, then the E53 is absolutely more than fast enough for most people.

 

[Rolf]

E53 and M5 don't even seem like comparable cars to me, E53 is down almost 200 lb-ft of torque, and I doubt it will be any lighter considering it has an even bigger battery pack. Plus it's a 6 cylinder vs a 8. I measured 0-60 in 3.9 in my 540i G30 with a $350 Dinan tune (non warranty voiding) which is the exact figure they are reporting for this.

As per BMW and Mercedes German websites, the E53 tips the scales at 2390kg and the M5 is 120kg heavier at 2510kg. The Mercedes has a slightly larger battery at 21.22kWh compared to 18.6kWh and has a longer Electric range of 99km compared to 69km in the BMW. It also allows DC charging of 60kw but the BMW is only allowed to charge by 11kW AC.

M5 is claimed to do 0-100km/h in 3.5sec vs 3.8sec in the E53, but it has 105kW (143PS) more power (535kW vs 430kW) and 1000nm of torque vs 750nm combined in the E53.

 

[GTA45E]

This looks like the one I specced out earlier in this thread.

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[Merc1]

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M

This is what I call a sports luxury sedan. Certainly my choice of car, it is still very elegant and very good-looking but has the right touch of aggressiveness added in without being OTT like the new M5.

 

[Merc1]

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It's the best looking E since the W211 IMO, the E53 is particularly gorgeous.

M

 

[Centurion]

Cabin looks classy and calming without the hyper display or glossy panels.

 

[empower77]

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It's the best looking E since the W211 IMO, the E53 is particularly gorgeous.

M

So is the C63.. saw one on the road last weekend.. looks the part.. too bad for that 4 pot. Also did not sound anything spectacular. That car too is begging for a proper V8…