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TimesLIVE
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
How much the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4Matic+ will set you back in SA
The Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4Matic+ is the German carmaker's latest performance offering to reach South Africa. Available exclusively as a saloon (other markets have the option of an estate), this Affalterbach missile is powered by a 330kW/560Nm 3.0 l six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine paired to a 120kW/480Nm e-motor integrated into the vehicle's nine-speed AMG Speedshift TCT 9G transmission. Total system output is rated at 430kW and 750Nm worth of torque; figures good enough to propel the E 53 Hybrid 4Matic+ saloon from 0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds and on to an electronically governed top speed of 250km/h. Specify the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package and you'll have access to the carmaker's Race Start launch control system, which momentarily unlocks an extra 20kW. When activated, 0.2 seconds is shaved from the 0-100km/h dash. The vehicle's maximum speed is also increased to 280km/h. Impressive straight-line performance aside, the E 53 Hybrid 4Matic+ saloon offers a maximum 101km of pure electric driving range at speeds up to 140km/h courtesy of its 28.6kWh (21.22kWh usable) lithium-ion battery pack mounted beneath the boot floor. When plugged into a 60kW DC fast charger, the vehicle's battery can be brought from 10% to 80% charge in about 20 minutes. Maximum energy recuperation has been increased to 120kW, with three levels available using the rocker paddles on the steering wheel. To handle this extra power, Mercedes-AMG have given the E 53 Hybrid 4Matic+ saloon a stiffer body, wider front track, larger brakes and rear-wheel steering. 19" alloy wheels are fitted as standard though customers can upgrade to more substantial 20" or 21" forged alloy wheels. Other technical highlights include a unique AMG Ride Control steel sprung suspension system with specially tuned two-valve adaptive adjustable damping. Drivers can also switch between three preset damper modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport+. Ensuring prodigious grip in all conditions is the AMG Performance 4Matic +all-wheel drive system. Featuring an electromechanically controlled clutch, it's designed to automatically vary the amount of torque distributed between the axles depending on the driving mode selected: Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Smoothness, Individual, Electric and Battery Hold. Standout exterior tweaks come in the shape of an illuminated AMG radiator grille, more pronounced front wheel arches, bigger air intakes to help keep under-bonnet temps in check, a prominent rear diffuser and a pair of double exhaust tailpipes. The interior benefits from a MBUX multimedia system offering AMG-specific displays and features, illuminated trim in grey open-pore ash wood, electrically adjustable AMG sports seats upholstered in synthetic leather and an AMG steering wheel stitched in Nappa leather. The Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4Matic+ saloon is now available at dealerships and retails from R2,499,596. Pricing includes a five-year/100,000km service and maintenance plan.
TimesLIVE
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupé touches down in Mzansi
Mercedes-Benz South Africa's new product assault continues this week with the arrival of the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupé. Positioned at the performance end of the CLE range, this model stands apart from its standard siblings with a series of AMG-specific design cues including a sculpted bonnet featuring two prominent 'power dome' ridges, an A-shaped AMG grille and reshaped full-LED headlights. A bespoke front bumper with enlarged air intakes aids cooling and completes the coupé's assertive front-end treatment. Additional visual distinctions include flared front and rear fenders allowing for a wider track (+58mm fore, +75mm aft), lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels (20-inch wheels are available as a cost option), a set of round double tailpipe trims and a pronounced boot spoiler. Under the bonnet is a 3.0l twin-turbocharged in-line-six producing 330kW and 560Nm of torque — or 600Nm with a brief overboost function. Supplementing this is an integrated starter-generator that adds 17kW and 205Nm for short bursts, helping to reduce turbo lag and enhance low-end response. Power is delivered to all four wheels via a nine-speed AMG Speedshift TCT 9G transmission and a fully variable 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system. Mercedes-AMG claims a 0—100km/h sprint of 4.2 seconds, with top speed electronically capped at 250km/h. Opting for the AMG Driver's Package raises this to 270km/h. Image: Supplied AMG Dynamic Select is fitted as standard and allows owners to select one of five drive modes: Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual. Each mode alters the behaviour of the powertrain, transmission, steering, suspension and exhaust. Other go-faster tech spliced into the CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupé includes three-stage AMG speed-sensitive steering, rear-axle steering, three ESP control strategies (Basic, Advanced and Pro) and an AMG Ride Control chassis with steel springs and adaptive dampers that can be toggled between Comfort, Sport and Sport+ modes. Stopping power is provided by an AMG high-performance brake system consisting of perforated 370mm discs and four-piston fixed calipers up front and 360mm rotors paired with single-piston floating calipers at the rear. Inside the cabin you can look forward to supportive front seats upholstered in artificial leather and suede, an 11.9-inch MBUX touchscreen infotainment system, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with three display modes (Classic, Sport and Supersport), a flat-bottomed AMG Performance steering wheel, 64 hue ambient lighting and a range of special AMG-specific displays including engine telemetry data, a G-metre and lap-timer. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupé is now available at local dealerships, priced from R2,065,982, including a five-year/100,000km maintenance and warranty plan.
