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2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC Plus Coupe

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2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Mercedes-Benz W213 FL E 350 4MATIC AMG Line Obsidian Black Metallic (22) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W213/C238/A238 (facelift) (W213, 2017–2023); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W213 FL E 350 4MATIC AMG Line Obsidian Black Metallic (22) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W213 FL E 350 4MATIC AMG Line Obsidian Black Metallic (21) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2022 Mercedes E200 AMG LINE MHEV Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes-Benz E350eL (rear), November 4, 2024 by メイド理世, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mercedes-Benz E 200 Sports (W213) interior by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC Plus Coupe is a 429-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 coupe with an automatic 9-spd and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 429 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 384 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The E-Class measures 190.0 inches long on a 113.1-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type3.0L Inline-6 Turbo with 48V ISG (AMG)
Displacement3 L
Horsepower429 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800-5800 rpm (+ up to 184 lb-ft ISG) rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Length190 in
Width73.2 in
Height56.3 in
Wheelbase113.1 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.7 % risk)
Tested variant: 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS.

24 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS

Owner Complaints

24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS (2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine7
Tires5
Electrical System4
Power Train4
Unknown Or Other3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 18, 2026 · Electrical System
“An Intoxalock ignition interlock device was installed in my 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class on May 7, 2026. Following installation, the vehicle experienced repeated electrical/no-start problems and…”
Jun 2, 2026 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred while making a left turn. In…”
Apr 22, 2026 · Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control
“The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, a yellow "Active Lane Keeping Assistance is Inoperable" message…”
Mar 12, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“While driving the vehicle in normal road conditions the car suddenly stop and activated the seat belts. This incidents has happened 4 times. The vehicle has been taken to the Mercedez-Benz service and…”
Feb 7, 2026 · Service Brakes
“I am a small auto repair shop, in Houston, Texas. The driver's (left) side rear brake caliper bracket appears to be defective. The car came in with the mental to metal break wear on the driver's side…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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