I wonder if this 2026 e53 wagon will be available in the USA ?
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According to motor1, it will be coming to America.
https://www.motor1.com/news/755883/2...d-wagon-debut/
https://www.motor1.com/news/755883/2...d-wagon-debut/
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By the time it comes out Tariffs will probably be up to 50 percent. Too bad it wasn’t out last fall I woulda bought the e53 wagon over my All Terrain. Although the All Terrain seems plenty fast to me and who knows the all terrain might even beat the e53 wagon on a course with curves as with all the extra weight of the batteries the e53 has the handling of the e450 All terrain is probably better. Less long term less maintenance with the all terrain too. I’m pretty happy with the performance of my E450 all terrain. It’s Definately quite a bit faster than my 2019 e450 wagon was although you don’t feel it as much because with the inline 6 it’s so much smoother.
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Oh that was way closer than I thought, I read the other thread by another forum member but it was a link to a yahoo news post, it didn't mention availability date, I should had read the motor1 article as well, my bad.
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No thank you ! If this was a clean upgrade in just the motor, to a “53” spec, I would have been interested.
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I like some aspects of it, but don’t like the fact that it is not a clean mild-hybrid system. It will have additional hardware pertaining to all-electric driving, and from past experience, it will add 600-700 pounds of extra weight, and take away some of the usable cargo space.
No thank you ! If this was a clean upgrade in just the motor, to a “53” spec, I would have been interested.
No thank you ! If this was a clean upgrade in just the motor, to a “53” spec, I would have been interested.
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I like some aspects of it, but don’t like the fact that it is not a clean mild-hybrid system. It will have additional hardware pertaining to all-electric driving, and from past experience, it will add 600-700 pounds of extra weight, and take away some of the usable cargo space.
No thank you ! If this was a clean upgrade in just the motor, to a “53” spec, I would have been interested.
No thank you ! If this was a clean upgrade in just the motor, to a “53” spec, I would have been interested.
I've never been a fan of plug-in hybrids. It's an EV pulling all that extra weight of the ICE and then an ICE pulling the extra weight of the batteries. The E53 does a great job of merging the two, but the E450 has plenty of power for my moods while driving. Don't get me wrong, I think the E53 is great and I'm sure the E53 AT will be too, but it's not for me.
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I've never been a fan of plug-in hybrids. It's an EV pulling all that extra weight of the ICE and then an ICE pulling the extra weight of the batteries. The E53 does a great job of merging the two, but the E450 has plenty of power for my moods while driving. Don't get me wrong, I think the E53 is great and I'm sure the E53 AT will be too, but it's not for me.
I've never been a fan of plug-in hybrids. It's an EV pulling all that extra weight of the ICE and then an ICE pulling the extra weight of the batteries. The E53 does a great job of merging the two, but the E450 has plenty of power for my moods while driving. Don't get me wrong, I think the E53 is great and I'm sure the E53 AT will be too, but it's not for me.
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I like some aspects of it, but don’t like the fact that it is not a clean mild-hybrid system. It will have additional hardware pertaining to all-electric driving, and from past experience, it will add 600-700 pounds of extra weight, and take away some of the usable cargo space.
No thank you ! If this was a clean upgrade in just the motor, to a “53” spec, I would have been interested.
No thank you ! If this was a clean upgrade in just the motor, to a “53” spec, I would have been interested.
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Great news! Dealer called me about it a week ago but I didn't believe him.
I generally feel the same way as L1Wolf, but more German wagon options in the US is only a good thing for German wagon fans. Been searching for a W213 E63 to replace my AT, but nice to have something else to consider; the W214 AT just is not an upgrade IMO.
I generally feel the same way as L1Wolf, but more German wagon options in the US is only a good thing for German wagon fans. Been searching for a W213 E63 to replace my AT, but nice to have something else to consider; the W214 AT just is not an upgrade IMO.
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That seems to be most car companies since they are all doing it. It's a way to appease the range anxiety people have due to our poor charging infrastructure in the US. Maybe a necessary transition, but not one I want to join in on. I would love to get a full EV. Just not until they come out with better designs that don't look like a bubble and our charging infrastructure improves. I like taking road trips and knowing I can refuel at nearly anywhere in 15 minutes and be on my way. Planning my charge points is another dynamic I just don't feel like dealing with. That's why the plugin hybrid exists and the sad truth (I've heard) is most owners just use the ICE and rarely charge the battery.
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That seems to be most car companies since they are all doing it. It's a way to appease the range anxiety people have due to our poor charging infrastructure in the US. Maybe a necessary transition, but not one I want to join in on. I would love to get a full EV. Just not until they come out with better designs that don't look like a bubble and our charging infrastructure improves. I like taking road trips and knowing I can refuel at nearly anywhere in 15 minutes and be on my way. Planning my charge points is another dynamic I just don't feel like dealing with. That's why the plugin hybrid exists and the sad truth (I've heard) is most owners just use the ICE and rarely charge the battery.
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Here, I found this ownership's perspective, a person coming from an EV:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...s-3-weeks.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...h-el-mode.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/eqs-suv/9...214-forum.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...s-3-weeks.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...h-el-mode.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/eqs-suv/9...214-forum.html
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That seems to be most car companies since they are all doing it. It's a way to appease the range anxiety people have due to our poor charging infrastructure in the US. Maybe a necessary transition... ...That's why the plugin hybrid exists and the sad truth (I've heard) is most owners just use the ICE and rarely charge the battery.
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According to Autocar, the E53 sedan has a curb weight of 4,928 lbs. And according to MB's German site, the wagon is 100 lbs more (they only list gross weights). So about the same as a current RS6. If true in final US-spec, not bad...and a LOT less than the M5.
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So that explains the decision in Europe but what about USA? Maybe they don't have the incentive of creating a E 53 without the PHEV drivetrain just for the USA?
