2019 Mercedes-BenzAMG E53 4matic Plus Convertible

Overview

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 4matic Plus Convertible is a gasoline car with a hybrid designation and a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. It has a nine-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Its EPA combined rating is 23 mpg, with 20 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway. The EPA lists annual fuel costs of $3,550 and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions of 394 grams per mile.

These figures make the E53’s operating-cost picture relatively straightforward to compare: it uses gasoline, and its listed annual fuel cost is $3,550. The hybrid classification is part of the vehicle’s official fuel-type information, but the supplied details do not specify how the hybrid system works or provide an electric-only range.

Key features

• Powertrain: 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
• Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive.
• Fuel and hybrid classification: Gasoline fuel with hybrid listed as the alternative fuel type.
• EPA fuel economy: 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined.
• EPA running-cost and emissions figures: $3,550 annual fuel cost and 394 g/mi of tailpipe CO2.

The EPA classifies this vehicle as a subcompact car. That classification sits alongside its E-Class base-model designation in the supplied vehicle details.

Pricing

No purchase price, trim price or lease term is provided in the available vehicle details, so a price comparison cannot be made here. The EPA-listed annual fuel cost is $3,550. It is an operating-cost figure, not a purchase price, and reflects the listed EPA estimate rather than an individual driver’s actual spending.

For buyers comparing budgets, the 23-mpg combined rating and annual fuel-cost estimate provide a starting point for considering fuel use. Actual costs can vary, and the supplied details do not include an assumed annual mileage or fuel price to recalculate the estimate.

Platforms

The vehicle is specified with a gasoline engine and an automatic nine-speed transmission. Although the official fuel information identifies it as hybrid, no battery capacity, charging information, electric range or hybrid-system description is supplied. Buyers should therefore rely on the provided EPA fuel-economy figures rather than assume an electric driving capability.

Who it's for

The E53 may suit shoppers considering a four-wheel-drive Mercedes-Benz convertible who want a six-cylinder gasoline powertrain and an EPA fuel-economy figure to use in ownership comparisons. Its city rating is 20 mpg and its highway rating is 26 mpg, with an EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $3,550.

It may also be relevant to buyers comparing vehicles labeled hybrid, but the listed data does not establish plug-in capability or electric range. For dealers, fleets and garages, the engine, transmission, drivetrain and fuel economy provide useful identifying and comparison details; the supplied facts do not cover service requirements, reliability or fleet suitability.

Pros and cons

Pros

• EPA fuel-economy figures are available for city, highway and combined driving.
• The listed drivetrain, engine and transmission make the powertrain specification clear.
• An EPA annual fuel-cost estimate and tailpipe CO2 figure support operating-cost and emissions comparisons.

Cons

• No purchase price or lease information is provided.
• The hybrid designation is not accompanied by details about the system or any electric range.
• The supplied data does not describe comfort, equipment, cargo space, performance or maintenance.

Alternatives

For a newer Mercedes-Benz convertible comparison, consider the 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible). Other listed options include the 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (coupe), 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 and 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC53 4matic Plus.

The list also includes the 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC53 4matic Plus (coupe), 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 (coupe), 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 55 4matic Plus (coupe) and 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 4matic Plus (coupe). These are alternatives to compare by model and body style; fuel-economy, price and equipment figures for them are not included here. Browse more Mercedes-Benz cars.

Verdict

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 4matic Plus Convertible has a defined specification for basic ownership comparisons: gasoline fuel, a hybrid classification, four-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic. Its EPA ratings are 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 26 highway, with annual fuel costs listed at $3,550 and tailpipe emissions at 394 g/mi.

Those figures make it possible to compare fuel economy and estimated fuel spending, but not total ownership cost. The available details do not include pricing, equipment, electric range or service information, so buyers will need those details to make a broader comparison.