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Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz India has launched its first AMG Plug-in Hybrid Performance Sedan in the Indian market. The company has introduced the Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ in two variants: Performance Edition and Racing Edition. Its starting ex-showroom price is ₹1.45 crore. This new sedan offers a combination of powerful performance, electric driving, and premium features, making it unique in the luxury performance car segment.

612hp of power, 0-100kmph in 3.8 seconds

Talking about the new Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+, it is powered by a 3.0-litre in-line 6-cylinder petrol engine which is paired with an electric motor. Together they generate 585hp of power and 750Nm of torque. On activating the Race Start mode, its total power reaches 612hp. Let us tell you that the company has informed that this high-performance sedan can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in just 3.8 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited to 250kmph, while with the AMG Driver’s Package, it can be increased to 280kmph.

Electric range over 100KM

This is the first plug-in hybrid sedan in Mercedes-Benz’s E-Class range. The company claims an electric-only range of over 100 kilometers according to the WLTP standard. This means that short journeys, such as the daily commute to and from work, can be completed without starting the petrol engine. This will not only save fuel but also provide the experience of AMG’s high-performance driving when needed.

The new AMG sedan is equipped with advanced features

The Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ has many great features, including the 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system as standard. It also comes with Active Rear-Axle Steering, which provides better turning at low speeds and more stability at high speeds. The company has launched it in two variants. The Performance Edition is priced at ₹1.45 crore and the Racing Edition is priced at ₹1.48 crore (ex-showroom).

Electrified lineup to get a boost in India

Speaking at the launch, Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “The E-Class has been the longest-running nameplate in the Indian automotive industry and the AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ emphasizes performance, practical usability and electric efficiency, making the E-Class portfolio truly unique. The AMG E 53 Hybrid furthers our “powertrain agnostic” strategy for India, allowing customers to choose the powertrain they desire based on their needs.”

The company has also announced a multi-year title partnership for the 2026-27 Indian Padel Tour. This tournament will now be known as the Mercedes-Benz Indian Padel Tour, which will feature 19 tournaments in 11 cities across the country.