Mercedes-Benz India launches AMG E 53 Hybrid PHEV from ₹1.45 crore

Mercedes-Benz India has opened bookings for the AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ Performance, priced at ₹1.45 crore ex-showroom, with the Racing Edition at ₹1.48 crore. The launch expands its electrified AMG portfolio as AMG sales rose 50% in the first half.

— Source publishedThu, 23 Jul, 2026, 17:13 IST·First seen Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 17:25 IST·Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

Mercedes-Benz India launched the AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ PHEV at ₹1.45-1.48 crore, expanding its electrified AMG range. The company cited 50% first-half AMG

Key facts

  • AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ Performance edition: ₹1.45 crore ex-showroom
  • Racing edition: ₹1.48 crore ex-showroom
  • AMG model sales grew 50% in the first half
  • Top-end vehicles were 28% of sales and grew 20%
  • Combined output: 430 kW (585 hp), rising to 450 kW (612 hp) with Race Start
  • Electric-only WLTP range: more than 100 km
  • Battery gross capacity: 28.6 kWh; usable capacity: 21.2 kWh
  • 0-100 kmph: 3.8 seconds

Why this matters

Mercedes-Benz’s expanded electrified AMG lineup raises the strategic bar for luxury rivals and creates partnership opportunities across premium charging, performance lifestyle, and concierge ownership services.