This automotive should not exist in 2025 America. Wagons have not been widespread right here because the Seventies, and as of early April, every thing coming from Germany will get slapped with a 25-percent tariff. That may change earlier than Mercedes will get this sizzling E-Class hybrid to the States, however bless the AMG crew for even placing within the effort.

And what an effort it’s. That is the (deep breath) 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon, wanting just about an identical to the European model we noticed over a 12 months in the past. To refresh your reminiscence, it has 577 mixed horsepower in regular operation, or 604 hp when Race Begin is activated. The numbers match the E53 sedan, which makes use of the identical turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six related to a nine-speed automated transmission. Sandwiched within the center is a single electrical motor able to including 161 hp to the combination. All that energy goes to floor by the AMG Efficiency 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system.

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Picture by: Mercedes-Benz

Picture by: Mercedes-Benz

With every thing set to max assault, Mercedes says the E53 Hybrid Wagon leaps to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. That requires the aforementioned Race Begin system, which additionally requires you to decide on the optionally available AMG Dynamic Plus package deal. Doing so additionally raises the wagon’s high pace from an electronically restricted 155 mph to a different digital limiter at 174 mph. The package deal additionally provides an AMG limited-slip rear differential, composite brakes with 15.4-inch entrance discs, lively engine mounts, and a snazzy AMG steering wheel.

That is what you get on the enjoyable facet, however lest we overlook that is additionally a plug-in hybrid. There is a 28.6-kWh (21.2-kWh usable) battery mounted below the rear of the wagon, and it comprises sufficient juice to drive as much as 87 mph with out touching the gasoline engine. Mercedes is not able to share an electric-only vary at the moment, however it’s going to doubtless be within the neighborhood of 40 miles. For comparability, the E53 Hybrid sedan goes 42 miles with the very same powertrain and battery. Given the additional mass of the wagon, subtracting a number of miles is smart.

The wagon launches in America with 12 exterior colour choices and a plethora of packages that gown up the long-roof E-Class. AMG devotees may also step up for the E53 Hybrid Version 1 trim, a particular model sporting a coat of Alpine Grey with daring AMG graphics and 21-inch wheels on the skin. Inside you may discover a grey inside with yellow trim and Version 1 branding, to not point out nearly each choice Mercedes affords.

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The E53 Hybrid marks the return of AMG’s high-performance wagon within the States. The mighty E63 and its 603-hp twin-turbocharged V-8 bowed out after 2023. Technically, this new wagon is extra highly effective, albeit it by one pony and even then, it is solely a short lived increase. But it surely’s practically a half-second slower to 60 mph than the E63. Mercedes does not point out something about weight, however that hybrid powertrain have to be relatively beefy to see that a lot of a distinction in acceleration.

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Will the brand new sizzling wagon price as a lot because the outdated E63? That is one other unanswered query at the moment, however we’re betting the reply is in all probability not. That outdated V-8 barnstormer stickered over $122,000 in its least costly type. Pricing for the E53 Hybrid Wagon hasn’t been introduced, however the sedan begins at $89,150 together with vacation spot. It is cheap to suppose the wagon might test in below $100,000.

We’ll know later this 12 months when the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon goes on sale.