Is the AMG E53 Coupe an AMG Too Many? | TEST DRIVE

[@Shmee150]

The Mercedes-AMG E53 joins the line-up, available in many different forms; Coupe, Convertible, Saloon and Estate, as well as in the platform shared CLS and AMG GT 4-door. With so much choice and also with the different engines available, is it perhaps a few too many now that wears an AMG badge?!

[@SlickNickrocks]

Shmee150 is the e 53 turbo charged

[@pedro32172]

what watch shmee wear? anyone know?

[@hdsg8361]

What ever happened to the black series? Every merc looks really safe style wise these days and you really have to know the AMG line up to recognise these new AMG models what ever happened to the C63 of old ? I miss that crazy super aggressive design language what are you’re thoughts tim ?

[@tropicridesshquad7852]

@@pedro32172 TAG. But before you judge him, everyone has their own taste. What's your point?

[@pedro32172]

i just want know the model, i like it

[@MuffinMuncher36]

The e coupe has the nicest rear I’ve ever seen on a car

[@hiddensoroush]

Not as nice as GT 4door

[@rv9990]

This car actually makes a lot of sense. We life in a world where fuel gets more expensive by the minute, and in some country’s (the Netherlands, China, Sweden...) cars with big engines get particular penalty’s whereby the prices between a V8 and a v6 can differ greatly. I know in the Netherlands the price difference between a G63 an G65 is ~€130.000 and a big part (around 70%) of that money is the special emission tax.(something the government makes up) Price difference between a E53 and a E63. (the first price is in the Netherlands, fiscal value. Second price Germany, fiscal value.) E53: €115k(NL) 79K (DE) Price difference: 55K (NL) 31K (DE) E63: €170k(NL) 110K (DE) This proves why in some country’s this kind of car makes sense, and we haven’t even talked about insurance, petrol and road tax. of course we all want to drive the V8/V10 and V12’s but that is just not realistic. Luckily we all got shmee to show us the ‘Supercar dream’😉 Thanks Tim! (Edit: and let’s face it, 435HP is way more than you can use on public roads😜)

[@MrZadeeh]

Bullshit, not in Sweden. Do your research before acting smart.

[@aldin-xk7lf]

@@MrZadeeh exactly

[@D00FY]

Yes lets complain about them giving us performance car options....

[@Scubaskot]

naming a non AMG, AMG doesnt change that fact that its not an AMG.

[@lordflacko]

Ciuciu Muciu yet it’s still an AMG 😂

[@okeyezeilo6187]

@@Scubaskot Yup, it's actually a Mercedes E530...

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

Ciuciu Muciu shmee rider

[@solomontetteh]

Guys, guys, guys. The V6 versions of AMGs are how Audi has A, S then RS, where S is in between A and RS. Same thing with BMW 5 series, M5**i and M5 etc. Its not really a big deal I think.

[@tt-ln4mc]

the issue is not the engine, its the amg badge. That car isnt a real AMG. Same thing with the BMW M235i. Not a real M, shouldnt have the badge

[@solomontetteh]

@@tt-ln4mc what about S6, S7 etc

[@solomontetteh]

@@tt-ln4mc I didn't say the engine is an issue. Those are usually the non 63 AMGs.

[@Shmee150]

Those are not a RS, but a S.... ;)

[@tt-ln4mc]

@@solomontetteh Shmee is right, it doesnt have the RS badge... so its fine. If it was called the "A4 RS" instead of S4, that would be an issue

[@killerhertzmercedes]

It's a shame Mercedes never made an AMG Verison of the previous generation E class Coupe.

[@kepi18]

I find it a shame that they don't do a non amg V8

[@thefreshprinceofbelleairbeach]

KevinPrinzPi seriously where is the E560?

[@techmaster777]

KevinPrinzPi my first car was a 2010 e550 it had a v8 making 382 horsepower...

[@zeshilyu8621]

Because the previous generation E coupe was built base on the c-class chassis...If they made an AMG version it's C63...

[@techmaster777]

Zeshi Lyu Where the fuck do you get your information from? the E Class chassis has always been stand alone from the c class. How the fuck is it based on it if it’s completely different? The car is longer and bigger in every perspective and has a bigger wheelbase and different chassis..

[@Atombender]

Mercedes should put the 639 HP 4.0 V8 from the GT-S 4-door into the E-Class Coupé.

[@benhead77]

I owned a 2006 CLS 55 AMG....that car was an absolute BEAST. Was running late for my buddies wedding had it up to 212mph on the hwy and was still pulling! Miss that car.

[@Classicman.43]

212KPH?

[@FoodTech101]

I think of all the big boys; Merc, BMW, Audi, Lexus (yes they're in that category too) for me Mercedes are now easily making the best looking cars. What do you guys think?

[@VVENDINGEN]

The E53 Estate is one of the best cars you can buy right now. So many "petrolheads" think compromises in a car are a bad thing. But they're just not. The balance just has to be right. And this drivetrain strikes the perfect balance between being practical, fun, fast, and efficient. Driving a modern 63 AMG with over 600 HP on open roads is rediciulous fun. It's also rediciulously expensive to run and way to uncomfortable to live with every day. I really love these AMG or BMW M "light" models, since they are, in a way, the true successors of the AMGs and BMW Ms and RSs of the naughties. If you ever wanted to own something that's as fun as a E60 M5 without the terrible reliability or fuel economy, and a gearbox you can actually use on public roads, well, now you can. But I guess you could also cry about an AMG that has "only" 430HP. Just hilarious.

[@metalwafe5774]

good comment you made. In particular that might be acctually the best solution for the problem. Just call them AMG light on the badge. So the true AMG 63 spirit is saved just for the hardcore versions and yet you have distinguished the rather everyday AMGs from normal Mercedes.

[@pythyyy5115]

Too many AMGs? What, is choice a bad thing now?

[@3232schmitty]

Well, it is if they cannibalize their own sales of 43s and 63s to the point that none of those cars are profitable or produce the expected profits

[@pmiskovic]

have you heard of brand dilution? When you have too many AMG models it takes away from the specialness of the AMG moniker... it just becomes a model within the range as opposed to being a special series. It also means AMG doesn't mean as much if any car can be an AMG, it dilutes the philosophy of AMG as well

[@franzkaufmann6455]

@@3232schmitty thats just bs the 53 and 63 are completly different and are for a different type of customers

[@franzkaufmann6455]

@@pmiskovicwell look at BMW M for example they also have M Performance models or Audi with the s andd rs models so wheres the Problem

[@3232schmitty]

@@franzkaufmann6455 Is the 53 different enough from the 43 to not take sales away from the 43? In any case, salesmen will still try to upsell potential 43 customers into a 53 for sure because they make more on the commission

[@tomcollins5161]

Been waiting ages for a review on this car, absolutely love the look of the new E class coupe, this this is such an awesome car. Very good review Shmee

[@Shmee150]

Thank you for your kind words

[@peterventer174]

I’ve been waiting so fucking long for an e class coupe AMG

[@saucetheprophet6208]

honestly its too many amgs

[@michaelsieber98]

Like too many M models and too many S and RS models

[@centrallifestyle3650]

Donkey Teeth you do realise people want them? And they are built by AMG? I tire of people like you for real.

[@eventusvantos2770]

Donkey Teeth you can never have too many amgs.

[@eventusvantos2770]

Gas Pedal Subscribe no they are still very special.

[@Djhon200]

Richard Richard what are you on about? You’re talking about trim levels. Real AMG is about the engine

[@veemacks7255]

Finally the E-Coupe is actually an E-class. The previous generation of E-koop was based on a C-class chassis.

[@mechanicandi1064]

I believe Benz have the most line up vehicles in the world 🤔

[@I_am_Jesus_though]

Because people want them

[@2jzandys444]

And they all look the same

[@Bruce.-Wayne]

And they still ain't got a model worthy to stand up against the M4....none of the Benz coupe are worthy.....I have yet to see them go head to head with a M4...

[@tygervoods8358]

M4 is shit

[@MacheteK]

Because of their succes in F1...

[@jaddenmp]

I would love an hand built V6 AMG again. That’s what makes an AMG special. The E53 is very good looking though.

[@GY9944]

Last time I was this early Parker had already bought the car at age 24

[@christophergresco9677]

3:38, the car has 450 HP. Not 357.

[@Coolwoo]

Good for you mate you spotted it right. It’s a much beefed up 3 litres electric supercharged and turbocharged engine.

[@rayriverasj]

This AMG looks great in that color, it’s very shiny. The interior.. the color contrast I like it. The engine looks awesome.

[@JuanVargas-yq1rz]

Beautiful design, I'm glad it's a AMG

[@ArkadiaII]

9:22 the lane assist / steering assist feature, it's not a small thing, it's not insignificant... The amount it reduces your fatigue, especially arm fatigue is just fantastic! I've never heard anyone else comment on it, but it really means you can take 90% of the steering effort out of the driving experience. Cruise control let us rest our legs, cruise distance control took the brain effort our of freeway and city braking ans speed modulation, steering assistance has afforded both, more brain time and restful arms on a long drive, especially on long straight roads, but even on the twisty autobahn. Super effective (to 160kph). I was driving between Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Cologne with the weight of one finger on the steering wheel, 100% predictable (within expectations), 100% confidence. So much extra brain time to observe the traffic and give yourself "space". Genuine stress reduction. Even though the MB driving assistance does drive somewhat like a German.

[@Shawn-ne6ld]

So true. Back in the day if someone was driving an AMG you know they ordered it personally and it was special. These days they are just mass produced on the production line like any other Benz. Sad and sellout in the name of greed.

[@nijhofv]

Yes, you‘re right, I worked at the Mercedes-Benz factory where C Coupe/E Coupe are being produced. All 63/43/53 are just mass production like a standard one, just a few badges are added

[@LimReviews]

Even now the 63 isn’t the top. You still have to lookout for the 63S for it to be like “special”.

[@michaelsieber98]

Yes but that is what people want. And BMW and Audi are doing the same thing

[@LarryKippings]

VinVanNij Agreed, although 63 engines are still,hand made by one mechanic.

[@eventusvantos2770]

Sean wth are you talking about almost all amgs even back then were mass produced.

[@zajebancija11]

Such a beauty. Just the right size. C coupe too small, S coupe probably too big. Stunning color 👌🏽

[@Clover-db2sw]

hey shmee! great video as always!

[@Shmee150]

Thank you for the support

[@infernapesdope7300]

love ur daily vids shmee keep it up

[@nib95]

I wish you'd test the C43! That's the one many might actually be able to afford, and the more exciting in the lower budget AMG line.

[@netweed09]

Without the 'Loud' button; these cars all would be nothing xD so glad they've seemed to make it standard for the mid-life facelifts (already mid-life, wow)

[@itmustbelove08]

All the British and English were in the states this week. Carwow, Shmee and Autogefühl were all here. Welcome gentlemen

[@EdwardSinclair]

You sound so eloquent, it's quite amazing in this day and age of electronic gizmos.

[@simonreid3252]

I’d say the wide array of performance engines shows how good Mercedes is at engine design and production, and how good they are at pretty much everything else.

[@Theoneandonlybay2345]

But it fits the bill in terms of what it has against the competition. It’s not diluted at all with AMG 45/63/63S/65 being the pinnacle of the model range. The 35/43/53 range makes up a gap that Audi and BMW already have with the M lites and S model range. It rounds off the range rather than diluting it. Proud to have the smaller range with a bigger name!

[@sutairs]

Love that paint colour!

[@chrishewson40]

I agree with you Tim, it's either a full AMG e63s or not at all. It feels to me like they built it for the driver who can't quite afford the e63s but wants an AMG, like having a porsche boxster with a 911 gt3 body kit

[@dexterslaboratory1272]

1:30 the car looks awesome 😍

[@AABB-kh9eb]

May 2013 - " Mercedes-Benz does not offer an AMG version of its E- Class coupe, and ... Next time we won't make the same mistake," Over a year into the current gen coupe and still no E63

[@michaelsieber98]

There won't be a 63 for the coupe they said that when it came out

[@joesolo9946]

You're a talented cat, definitely more entertaining than the US shows Motorweek or Jay Leno's garage. Appreciate all your time and effort, Thanks!!!

[@joshhorne325]

Yup, I agree with you completely. Two many AMGs

[@Shiros4ki]

Thank you for saying coupé 🎉🎉🎉 nice review

[@Blck_s1quattro]

I think its good for the people that cant afford the top models of the AMG series

[@michaelreihs2980]

The hunter mate that car costs as much as a 63, i dont know where u are located at but in austria it costs fully equipped about 155000€

[@AF-nf4yf]

63 AMG OR NOTHING!!! for these larger cars... the 45 amg is fine for hot hatches imho... but a 43/35...? *Seriously* MB..?

[@oskierox]

thats not the point...lol

[@manbiteslife3110]

@Wahid Rashidov they want to dominate a larger audience. Not everyone wants the ultimate sports car. A lot of people are fine with something in between. And tbh I'd buy one of these. Much better mpg, still tons of power for regular use. And if I ever had the money for a track car I'd grab a gts

[@yousef.al-assaf]

This 53 performs better than the 2006-2009 63 AMG'S.

[@yousef.al-assaf]

Man Bite Life They are kids. They don't get how marketing works.

[@spyrospets5813]

This comment sums up my thoughts.

[@emilieh4180]

That’s a cute amg

[@relaxationstation7374]

It would be super-awesome to see a Mercedes Benz S53e AMG since the in-line straight six is the new craze and the S560e is coming to market pretty soon, a full hybrid AMG version of that unit would be a super-awesome option... The Porsche Turbo S has shown that it is both practical and possible.

[@agent47107]

the perfect amg didnt even know about it until now

[@dajuice4200]

I love your journey videos, and your car reviews are great.

[@missfluffybuns7759]

Completely agree with you about the naming. Obliviously that represent a win of the marketing department over the engineering department, and that is just sad of Mercedes.

[@QuintenFrancoisYT]

It is the top of the line E coupe, so it's called an AMG. It makes sense. On the other hand I see what you mean, there are many AMGs and the brand is getting diluted. Mercedes should've made an E63 for the coupe, but they didn't.

[@zboubi75]

Agreed! 63 and 65 should be the only ones

[@milchpuder]

Completely agree with brand dilution. It should've been the new E500, the E43 the E400 and so on. The only thing is with the no AMG monnikers it would be less justifiable to include as many AMG parts

[@favormaduka2875]

@Shmee150 I think it should be in AMG family for the sake of those who may not be able to buy the top of the model @63s, it is good to have different options/choices wearing that badge and kits but still maintain the performance spirit in the 63s. NICE VIDEO YOU HAVE THERE. KEEP IT UP... :)

[@quentinr1]

My 13' e550 v8 bi turbo would give this amg problems. I feel like Mercedes really didn't want to make the prev gen e550 so powerful

[@BeyReaper]

Come to Dallas for Cars and Coffee. It's happening next saturday. Also, visit a Buc ee's on your way if you are.

[@patrickspino5941]

The car's published horsepower rating is 429; whereas the E450 coupe, convertible, sedan & wagon are rated at 362 hp. Absolutely splendid presentation, however!

[@spandanmehta9683]

The E53 as a car is very well made and certainly lives up to the Mercedes moniker however I certainly do feel that there are too many AMG models in the line up and especially with the arrival of the 53 according to me the 43 should be eliminated or integrated into the normal Mercedes lineup. Great video Shmee once again. Shquad!!!!

[@trunksbriefs8434]

It took me a second to understand the title of the video...

[@Ap-gk4rs]

Still waiting for a new sl73,sl72,sl70 or s73 AMG that will be interesting

[@bengosling4606]

Nice car, i agree it isnt very AMG and not sold on that slanted rear bit ugly for my tastes. Great review as always Shmee

[@mfmf100]

Great engine sound.

[@潇笑洒飒]

You are my first foreign friend I followed (Chinese fan）

[@williambowles3379]

Yes shmee you master 😎

[@conneradams5711]

A ‘63’ version of this would rock.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Is the AMG E53 Coupe an AMG Too Many? Errr... No. It's not. It's a stunningly good looking and damn quick too with it's "hybrid" system. :-)) EDIT - but the AMG GT4 is a waste of space. Same performance as the E63s and for £50,000 more! That's real Mercedes marketing* for you. :-((... * For marketing, read CON!!

[@3232schmitty]

He means "con" as in: to swindle or deceive. In this case, he thinks the 63s shouldn't cost 50,000 pounds more than the other cars

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Bailey Smith - Yes and no. The "NO" bit being that the AMG GT4 has the same performance as the E63's but the AMG costs £50,000 more than the E63's.

[@alanmsmxyz]

Actually, the 53 AMG are going replace the 43 ones.

[@Darren_Nicola]

Paint is so much better gleaming red than the Matt paint finish 👍🏻

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

Tim you’re so close! Man I’m gonna be in Houston next weekend! Wish we could do a Shmeetup!

[@antbankz5382]

Welcome to Texas and watch out for the State Troopers.

[@takeoutvideo442]

ah, US 290. Houston to Austin. it takes about 4.5 hours to get there. Texas is huge!

[@xnax1993]

Mercedes is killing it with the specs they've given you lately

[@methafuture]

Sounds nice

[@pappas2026pappas2026]

Nice shades Shmee

[@Shmee150]

Thanks, they are available in the shop.shmee150.com

[@David72440]

like ridwan hanif full review. Very good exterior and interior. I like this car.

[@Al3xisAE]

H guys I’m Schsmee and I crouch on the floor with my hands up for every video

[@jeppewerring]

It sounds great

[@StewChicken42]

GORGEOUS car.

[@ChiliBuRevolution]

blessings #Shquad from the sunny Chilcotin plateau in BC, always dig me some AMG no matter how big or small, thanks for sharing a great review Tim and for the ride along, see you all next video! 8^)

[@stevewenners]

John Hennessy is very generous with his test track

[@stuartlloyd622]

Love you vlogs from Canada

[@Shmee150]

Thanks! I'm coming to Canada next week

[@stuartlloyd622]

@@Shmee150 Hopefully you can come to Calgary and go see ZR motors he has an extensive exotic collection including an Enzo he crashed into the ocean during a race and spend 1.5mil or so sending it to Germany to EDO performance and they turned it into a FXX with 900plus horsepower and he took it to the nurenburg ring and was banned cause his exhaust was too loud . He also has a diablo and has a wrap and performance centre for exotics. Message me when your here lol stuart 403 993 7333 thx for the reply enjoy your trip

[@raghavr3550]

Im my personal opinion this 6cylinder engine sounds so good than the biturbo v8 on the other models its so good the biturbo v8s are just boring nowadays without any refinements this 6 cyliners are symphony in the ears!

[@BIGGELATO]

are you at the Hennessey test field? sick!

[@Scorpio1075]

Probably a better car for daily driving than the C 63 or 63 S, I'm sure it uses a lot less gas and AWD means you can still zip around on rainy days.

[@ltl9474]

Very good video, but I feel that this car was made for Grand-Father Tony...😁

[@netweed09]

Why? becasue it has old-fashion leanings? it's called a contemporary blend, just becasue it's not a Porsche boxster doesn't mean 20-30 somethings cannot feel sporty in 1 of these beastly beauties; better than bentley

[@wearevenom9708]

BEAUTY

[@epicon6]

The E53 Coupe is one of the most beautiful cars in the AMG lineup. But i do agree that all AMG’s should be at 63 level.

[@softroseforyou7457]

I am happy they made a AMG that is more affordable to the public. That is how it should be. Most people can't afford a AMG63S. Most people can't even afford the AMG53. So every one needs to stop complaining. This is just a cheaper version of a AMG and I am happy Mercedes did it.

[@cobymeytin8542]

sick!

[@limpunsing224]

Simply GORGEOUS But a curb weight of 4,519 lbs ???

[@anynonamousmenber]

This is still a very nice car. Perhaps not aggressive enough to wear the AMG badge. I would buy this car it seems to have a good performance and luxury blend. I bet these sell for around the 60 plus thousand mark.

[@markwinfield1421]

Totally agree the AMG brand is being gradually diluted even though it's a nice car AMG should stand for exclusivity and power first

[@forgottenautos8461]

AMG all the things!

[@thehusler8772]

ordering my one soon

[@nailbertan1620]

the husler, hope you got $1,200 a month to spare buddy because that’s what one of these bad boys gonna run ya. Good luck and enjoy!! 👍 $80k MSRP.

[@magnustan841]

Side on, looks a lot like an Audi TT, but a with a more swooping profile, a tiny bit more pleasing to The Eye...

[@basithph8958]

The weird thing about this new AMG lineup is that their straight-six makes the same sound of the E46 M3

[@madhavisingh9046]

The interior is beautiful but not very sure about the exterior, especially the headlights

[@Shmee150]

Unfortunately hindered by being a US spec car with the orange reflectors

[@netweed09]

The Exterior is perfect; upright and downward-tapered grill keeps it modern and aggressive, that's the amin thing much better than those ugly lexuses lol

[@phantom2k10]

I personally don't believe this is an amg.the previous gen 55 amg's have more Amg blood than these new 43,45 and 53 platforms. Edit: shmee doesn't the 53 platforms have 429bhp?

[@naderakbarzada4827]

What you mean is probably 'this should be more race oriented' or something like 'in my opinion that car is not worth being called an AMG' because the car is an AMG and that's not a matter of taste.

[@GentlemanGwO]

If amg calls it amg then it's amg.

[@naderakbarzada4827]

@@GentlemanGwO Yup, and besides ... AMG did all they do with the others cars with the E53 as well. They modified the Suspension as well as the Engine, they equipped the Car with 4Matic+ which is for AMG cars only and of course the Exterior changes. Of course the car is not a stiff C63/E63 but that's not what Mercedes and AMG intended with this car.

[@phantom2k10]

@@naderakbarzada4827 if what you just said is what I meant I would have stated that lol.

[@NY-ue8st]

Facts

[@tropicridesshquad7852]

Even your car has a wide range of types from GT, GT S, GT C, GT R, GT 4doors and then GT black Series

[@MichaelSchneiderTexas]

You did drive the E on the Texas Autobahn(aka I-10)!

[@alancornelious7597]

Oh come on Tim !There is to many video's of the same make 63 ,!now E53 Coupe ,( Mac) What Next ?Lamborghini Mini!!!!!

[@bobiman8498]

Nice car

[@jerrynovotnik]

I don't like the panel gap above the grill mask. The gap should go straight from headlight into the corner of the grill and the hood should lift all the way to the nose.

[@huuearvin]

This pair of sunglasses is better looking.

[@theomen826]

There's only one new AMG we need to come out. The AMG GTR black series