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2022 DARPAN AutoREVIEW
BY Benjamin Yong “For lifestyle-oriented customer groups with discerning requirements in terms of performance and efficiency, both two- door models from Affalterbach are the perfect offerings,” says Tobias Moers, MercedesAMG GmbH management board chairman.
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MERCEDES-AMG E53 COUPE T
hough the fifth generation E-Class is now getting a little long in the tooth, a replacement is coming soon. To tide enthusiasts over, however, Mercedes-AMG revealed a facelifted E 53 last year highlighting fresh styling, a revised cabin and
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the introduction of the company’s high tech Mercdes-Benz User eXperience (MBUX) infotainment system. “Following the Sedan and Wagon, our new E 53 models also offer a perfect synthesis of performance, elegance and comfort as a coupe and cabriolet. With specific measures on the exterior and in the interior we have re-sharpened the brand identity somewhat and we are continuing to drive forward the revision of our entire E-Class family successively. For lifestyleoriented customer groups with discerning requirements in terms of performance and efficiency, both two- door models from Affalterbach are the perfect offerings,” says Tobias Moers, Mercedes-AMG GmbH management board chairman.
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MSRP: $93,700 (base) Motor: 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six + electric motor Horsepower: 429 @ 6,100 rpm Torque (lb-ft): 163 @ 1,800 rpm Gearbox: Nine-speed automatic Layout: Front engine, all-wheel drive Fuel economy: 12.3 L/100 km mixed city/highway (observed)
By swapping in flatter LED headlamps and a contemporary A-shaped AMG-specific grille featuring the signature vertical slats, the front fascia looks much sportier than before. The lower central intake has also been reworked some to complement the latter, containing five vertical struts that replace the outgoing mesh providing a clear view of the intercooler. The outer air inlets are now shrouded in gloss
