Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Estate Review & Prices

The Mercedes-AMG E 53 Estate is a practical supercar for introverts. It’s the automotive equivalent of Superman going about his business dressed as Clark Kent. While wearing a huge backpack.

Alternatives with a similar mix of hybrid performance and estate car practicality are few and far between. The new BMW 5 Series Touring will be available as a four-cylinder hybrid; the more potent six-cylinder hybrid is currently a saloon only. The Audi A6 Avant TFSI e is also a four-cylinder hybrid, while the S6 Avant is diesel-only. That leaves us with the new Porsche Panamera. The 4S E-Hybrid offers a similar mechanical layout and performance but is no longer available in the estate-like Sport Turismo body style.

So, the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Estate’s plug-in hybrid powertrain is a somewhat unique offering that should appeal to those wanting a sharper driving experience than an SUV without sacrificing practicality. Did we mention that it’s fast? The 612hp output matches the old V8-powered E 63, and it should deliver similar performance figures, too.

The addition of the electric motor and battery pack also allow for a decent all-electric range, so if you play your cards right, short daily commutes could be done without disturbing the petrol engine at all.

This AMG estate benefits from the same comprehensive updates the rest of the E-Class range received in 2024. A 14.4-inch central display dominates the curvy dashboard, upgradeable to an even more impressive MBUX Superscreen that encompasses the entire dashboard and includes a selfie and video camera, as well as a front passenger display. An artificial intelligence feature assesses drive inputs and suggests certain functions at opportune moments, and you can even play games or take conference calls when not on the move. Safety tech can be upgraded until you are basically a passenger in the driver’s seat.

It may impress with its performance and tech features, but the E 53 Estate is also as comfortable and luxurious as ever. Electronically controlled front seats allow for plenty of adjustment, and there’s more than enough space for three adults in the back.

Storage space is also generous, although the addition of the battery pack cuts the boot space down from 615 to 460 litres. This is slightly behind the non-hybrid BMW 5 Series Touring (570 litres) and Audi S6 Avant (550 litres), but still spacious enough for most.

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The Mercedes-AMG E 53 Estate starts at over £90,000 and top-spec models cost nearly £120,000 before options. There are three basic trim levels to choose from: Premium, Premium Plus Night Edition, and Edition 1. Even the ‘entry-level’ Premium trim comes packed with kit, but if you plan to add features like the MBUX Superscreen and intense Burmester 4D surround sound system, it may be more cost-effective to pick one of the higher trims. Certain exterior colours and interior trim are also only available on the range-topping Edition 1 model.