Daimler has applied to reserve the ‘C 53’ nameplate with the World Intellectual Property Organisation, a move that falls in line with Mercedes-Benz’s efforts to replace the existing AMG 43 suffix with AMG 53. This, according to AutoGuide, signals the eventual arrival of the Mercedes-AMG C 53, which may either be introduced soon, or in the next W206 C-Class.
Currently, the AMG 53 line-up consists of the CLS 53, E 53 Coupe and E 53 Cabriolet, all of which are powered by the tristar’s new M256 3.0 litre inline-six petrol engine. It’s turbocharged to make 435 hp and 520 Nm of torque, and the petrol motor is augmented with an electric compressor. Expect the C 53 to share the same setup, though it may be downtuned as to not show up its bigger brothers (the C 43 has less power than the E 43).
In the larger 53 models, the engine also features a 48 V mild hybrid system and EQ Boost starter-alternator, the latter offering an additional 22 hp and 250 Nm. Power goes out to all four wheels (4Matic+) through a nine-speed AMG Speedshift TCT 9G automatic.
This mild hybrid setup produces more power than the 3.0 twin-turbo V6 found in the C 43 (385 hp/520 Nm in its upgraded facelift form), so it makes sense to think that the C 53 will be positioned between the base C 43 and top-of-the-line C 63. Alternatively, Mercedes could also offer a non-AMG C 450, leaving two AMG-badged variants – C 53 and C 63 – to top the range.
Which direction would you prefer, dear readers?
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I dont like the direction Mercedes has taken since the new C and E class. They are no longer a premium make with so much plastics and synthetics used in building the car. Fortunately BMW and Porsche still maintains their premium quality with quality materials inside.
I rather go for BMW 530e. Far cheaper than Mercedes E350e. And better quality.
Where is john? He last time say Proton will get AMG technology because Geely owns 4% of Daimler. ha ha ha ha
Bosan with basher so free reply own dupe. Ha ha ha ha
530e kosong spec. no surround camera, no ventilated seats , no adaptive cruise control , no panoramic roof. bmw malaysia is cheating ignorant buyers.
Mercedes-AMG C53 sharply price btw C43 and C63 here.
Nowadays, Mercedes exterior design looks like very old grandfather design. Not only that, Mercedes only have 4 years unlimited warranty compared to almost all car manufacturer company have 5 years unlimited warranty. Mercedes Benz also paid fatter fines due to cheated emissions regulators with defeat devices.
I still remember how mercedez played the coward game in the fight between BMW M3 and c class AMG. Whenever new M3 upped its engine power even though same capacity merc will do so but only by increasing its capacity as we saw in C32 and C43.
merc v8 4000 cc, bmw v8 4400cc. you really that stupid or just plain lying ?
congrats…ur c43 is worthless now