New E53 AMG

[Simon]

No, not for me, yet.

My love for the E53 is well documented, but the that was a previous gen. Now they've launched the new one.

It's basically a straight 6 (again) but this time mated to the C/S E-performance electric setup bolted on (rather than the previous clever electric turbo whatsit) - which is interesting as this is what I thought this gen's E63 would be! Also a bit sad as no doubt it'll be a weighty beast. Wil likely end up with a late previous gen car when I upgrade, as that is aging very nicely.

[Jobbo]

I watched a very boring video (I think Autocar’s) which still made me want one. The estate in S trim. It’ll be fucking expensive though, based on the E450d being £86k upwards.

[MikeHunt]

The current generation of Mercedes look a lot better than the current BMWs, inside and out.

[Mito Man]

I think I read on Boatshoes that its 350kg heavier than its predecessor and as a result of it has slower acceleration. But at least it's not a 4 banger. Have yet to see the now not so new C63!

[Simon]

I think I read on Boatshoes that its 350kg heavier than its predecessor and as a result of it has slower acceleration. But at least it's not a 4 banger. Have yet to see the now not so new C63!

I've seen a not-so-new C63, but it was at the Merc dealership parking lot back in January. I guess that doesn't count.

[dinny_g]

Not familiar with the old set up - what was that and how is it different??

A 577hp E class sounds good to me, no matter how it’s done

[V8Granite]

That sounds like a big fat pudding of a disaster.

Dave!