The 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 sedan offers a combination of luxury and performance in a stylish package. When the badge says Mercedes-Benz, you know you’re getting a luxury car that will turn heads and make the neighbors jealous. When you add AMG to the mix, you know that luxury car is equally likely to put a giant grin on your own face when you press your foot down on the gas pedal.
The entire E-Class lineup is updated this year, which includes a facelift for the AMG E53 with an updated exterior design, enhanced infotainment system, and new driver-assist technologies. There’s also an updated powertrain with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine that includes a 48-volt hybrid system. On paper, the AMG E53 looks like a solid mix with the features and style to make it an ideal luxury sedan, but is that promise fulfilled? Read on to find out.