Mercedes AMG E 63S, E 53 now in India; check out price, features

Price: The Mercedes AMG E63 S is available for Rs 1.70 crore while the new AMG E53 comes in at Rs 1.02 crore, while prices for the regular E-Class in India fall in the Rs 63.60-80.90 lakh range (ex-showroom).

Features: The AMG E 53 comes with five drive programs - Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual. The AMG E 63S gets an additional RACE mode.

Interior: Inside, they get a dual-spoke steering wheel and AMG-related graphics in the infotainment systems. Both the models are offered with AMG-specific upholstery, heated front seats, dual 12.3-inch displays, 64-colour ambient lighting, and tri-zone climate control.

Exterior: The AMG vehicles get AMG-specific radiator grille and flat LED headlamps. They have come up with up to 20-inch alloy wheels (with red brake calipers on the E 63S). At the rear, both get split-LED tail lights and a revised rear bumper housing quad exhausts to complement the AMG.

Engine: The E53 is powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol engine, the E 63S is offered with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. It has a 9-speed automatic gearbox, powering all four wheels. The E 63S can do the 0-100kmph sprint in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 300kmph.

Mercedes offers 11 AMG products in India including the 35, 43, 53, 63, and GT series. With the addition of the AMG E 53 4M+ and AMG E 63 S 4M+, the carmaker aims to strengthen its leadership in the luxury performance car segment in the country.