The Mercedes-AMG E53 Is the Cheapest Performance Wagon In America

Efficiency wagons are having one thing of a second, and Mercedes, which bought quick wagons within the States years earlier than Audi and BMW, is getting again within the sport with its plug-in hybrid E53 Wagon. As we speak, Mercedes confirmed pricing for the E53 Wagon, which can begin at $94,500 when it arrives at sellers within the fall.

Astoundingly, this makes the E53 essentially the most inexpensive efficiency wagon accessible within the US. Volvo discontinued the V60 Polestar Engineered, whereas the BMW M5 Touring prices $127,675 and the Audi RS6 Avant Efficiency prices $132,995. There’s additionally the Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, which begins at $118,350.

The Mercedes is one thing of a step down in efficiency in comparison with the RS6 and M5, with 604 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque from its plug-in, all-wheel drive powertrain. AMG combines a turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six with the model’s distinctive, rear-mounted hybrid unit. The engine makes a most of 443 hp, whereas the motor provides an additional 161 hp.

Be aware that the complete 604 hp is just accessible when utilizing AMG’s Race Begin launch-control operate, which you solely get entry to with the non-obligatory AMG Dynamics Plus bundle. Usually, you “simply” have 577 hp.

Mannequin	Engine	Output	Value
Audi RS6 Efficiency	4.0-Liter Twin-Turbo V-8	621 hp / 627 lb-ft	$132,995
BMW M5 Touring	4.4-Liter Twin-Turbo V-8 Plus Electrical Motor	717 hp / 738 lb-ft	$127,675
Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon	3.0-Liter Turbo Inline-Six Plus Electrical Motor	577 hp (604 hp with AMG Dynamics Plus Package deal) / 553 lb-ft	$94,050

Despite the fact that it’s not a full-fat AMG mannequin, the E53 isn’t far off the facility and efficiency of the RS6, M5, and Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, whereas undercutting all on worth. In base type, Mercedes claims a 0-60 mile-per-hour time of 4.0 seconds and a 155-mph high pace; with the non-obligatory AMG Dynamics Plus bundle, 0-60 drops to three.8 seconds, whereas high pace rises to 174 mph.

Mercedes hasn’t launched pricing for the Dynamics Plus bundle, however on the 2025 E53 Sedan, it’s a $3,150 possibility. Along with the boosted efficiency, it additionally brings bigger entrance brakes and an electronically managed rear limited-slip differential. So, it’s definitely worth the cash. For 2026, the E53 sedan prices $90,750, so going for the wagon is a $3,750 upcharge—once more, value it in our eyes.

All that stated, it’s unhappy that the most cost effective efficiency wagon in America is just slightly below $100,000. The E53 might undercut the competitors, but it surely’s not low cost.