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MERCEDES TEST REVIEW

he recently tested Mercedes E-Class
coupe, with the 2l 4-cylinder Mercedes AMG E53
Tpetrol engine, has been quickly
followed by the Mercedes AMG E53
Coupe 4Matic+ which has the same sleek Coupe 4Matic+
body but now fettled by AMG. It has a
3l straight 6-cylinder motor with added
turbo boosting and its power output jumps
to a very substantial 336kW and 520Nm Overall, if a 2-door coupe suits your lifestyle, then the E53 combines a superb blend of power
delivered through all 4 wheels utilising the and comfort with hooligan mode available when desired. In terms of fuel economy, we averaged
4Matic+ all wheel drive system. 8.9l/100km over our test period.
The test car had the added AMG body The test car was loaded with every possible extra that can be optioned and this added an
kit plus very large 20-inch AMG alloy astounding R420 000 to the list price of this model. With a base price of R 1 630 600, the test car
wheels, all adding to create a menacing totalled over R2 050 000.
appearance, with the bonus that this is a I believe that the E53 is a superb example of a car for all seasons, sublime cruiser or street
case of ‘show and go’. hooligan – with added extras all available to the lucky driver to choose at his whim. n
The AMG speedshift 9-speed automatic
transmission offers multi-modes with Click here for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2_yILfxDwk
everything turned up to 11 out of 10 when
RACE mode is engaged. This can be done by
a twist of the extra knob at the bottom of
the AMG steering wheel. Push the button
opposite to ‘change exhaust and damper’
settings to ‘angry’ mode if you really want
to unleash the inner beast.
The 2-door body shell provides plenty
of space, even in the rear, although
access is obviously compromised. Once
ensconced, the rear is very comfortable
and occupants are provided with air-con as
well as USB ports.

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