Easily one of the most informative reviews I've seen on YT - thank you for covering all the important minor details, too. (BTW, would have loved to have heard the engine roar)
Such an enthusiastic review. Well done Ponch! Stunningly beautiful E-coupé, inside and out. Perfect for a spirited long country drive with the stereo blaring.
I’ve owned and driven a c63s but I really love this e53s I might pick one up in the future but watching this video really makes me want to pull the trigger sooner rather than later
You mentioned the E63 but, of course, you can only get that as a saloon or estate, not as a coupe. I tried the coupe and the saloon back to back and bought the saloon partly because it felt more solid. Being pillarless certainly seems to cost the coupe some of its rigidity. The saloon, especially in premium plus and with the night pack, looks, in my view, just as good as the coupe. Great engine and really economical. I have driven on the German autobahns in it…. wow did it go.
Biased but save the coupes should be a thing - makes a Mustang look like good value but a GR86/BRZ Mustang or Audi/BMW/Merc trilogy are limited options varying in affordability - this car in a colour other than grey looks substantially better than the saloon however they’re all a dying breed with e-4 door coupes maybe the future if we still want style and substance?
I watch a lot of youtube car reviews and i wanted to jump on here and tell you that you are a great car reviewer. nice job. now, i'm going to look for more of your videos. 😄😄 "ball tearing" 😄😄
had one for 18 months - i thought it was brilliant - actually better than the amg gt63s i went into for only 3 months, then defected into porsche pan turbo hybrid ST. but e53 was excellent drive train - bit rigid on broads. internals good, decent driving position - loved the feel of it but not up to porsche in driving experience but different price band so unfair comparison. merc tech top notch.
Like Tom said in an earlier video, I think it's disappointing that you can't get a non-AMG six cylinder any more. I would have loved an E450 coupe, old-man spec with beige leather and polished burr walnut. As much as the E coupe is a brilliant looking car, I'm not fond of the AMG spec grill and the 'Night Package' - blacked out window surrounds and mirror caps - which you can't delete from an E53.
I'm assuming you're from Europe, here in the US you can get a non-AMG 6 cylinder E450 coupe, this car is on my shortlist and I just might end up with it lol
Nice, honest review for a nice car. I wonder if Mercedes will still be making 6 and 8 cylinder engines for at least the next 10 years as per BMW's recent announcement. That interior looks too 'chintzy' for me though.
Hey Nathan, you said you don’t like this car in silver and I agree, I’m buying a used one in Manufaktur Opalite Bright White, your thoughts about the colour please?? Interior is black with red stitching.
Man.... I miss Australia soooo much. I already have an E-class coupe and I really like it. I'm here mostly to listen to someone speak, Australian! BTW, silver is a very good color to have (especially in Canada), because dirt doesn't stick to it like it does on a white or dark colored car. I have always bought only black or dark ruby red, cherry red, metallic cars. But I discovered that silver cars, I only have to wash it once for every five or six times I'd have to clean a black car. I bought silver because it was the only E coupe on the lot; and if it's a Merc', color doesn't really matter to me; it's a Mercedes Benz.
Love the detailed review as I am kind of indecisive whether I should get a E53 coupe or a GLE53 coupe. I know they belong to two different territory but really confused. One of the biggest concern is which one will depreciate fast after 5 years. I’ll appreciate any recommendations.
I have a 2018, I wasn't able to get it in the colors I want because of the inventory shortage but I absolutely love this car. I am hoping to upgrade to either the inline 6 in the '21 450 or the 53 in a few years.
@@tool8337 E400 it is isn't it? If you have an E400 coupé, you probably won't feel that much of a difference with the E450. Choice obviously depends on the car as whole, options etc... there are a few I'd wish I had
@@v12-s65 yep! As I mentioned, love it to death. But I definitely feel a difference in response with the I6 because of the electric torque. Performance wise its not too different but I did feel a difference. It would mostly be for the better spec! It would be pretty identical if i went to a pre 2021 v6 model. The only options I don’t have are adaptive cruise, lane keep, and massage seats. I got everything else! I would want those missing features and anything but black on black 😁. What is your spec!!? The AMGs usually come with good kit, I bet it’s beautiful
@@tool8337 it's a swiss car therefore already well equipped. Yes boring black on black, but I wanted it this way (white would have been the only other option for me) Highlights are: - premium plus pack which includes - panoramic roof - burmester sound system - multi beam leds Also - Heated and ventilated massage seats - head up display - alcantara steering wheel - all drive assists - 360 parking camera - wood trim on the center Now my car is already a good spec, there are 3 nice things missing which would have been: -extended leather (like shown in the vid and also really nice) - burmester 3d (my personal favorite) - alcantara head liner (adds a nice touch) Obviously you can also have carbon trim, but that is more a matter of taste Heated steering wheel is missing Other than that I'm happy :)
I think that the Mercedes coupe could improve the door placement, length and balance ( central between the wheel arches which would provide superior access to the rear seats - the Chevrolet Camaro has the perfect door ratio although it lacks legroom ) the electronic seat console on the door are the first to fail in wet weather for obvious reasons, controls belong on the centre console or dash. A rear hatch would have been an improvement for luggage access but Mercedes decided to take the cheap route. Rear reclining seats should be standard on any " Luxury " vehicle for obvious reasons and cushioning and lumbar should not be limited to the front row because " Luxury " !! Personally the digital display that stretches across 2/3rds of the interior looks cheap and removes the classic placement of the analogue clock from the optimal position. Since Mercedes bought the company that created the Stealth-drive electric performance assist they could have flexed an appropriate power upgrade but they have the bare minimum in true Mercedes fashion and in a world where 22" rims are becoming common you would expect a high end car manufacturer to step up to the plate and bat hard especially when they market it with AMG badging and while we are on the topic of performance Mercedes failed to satisfy men that prefer a real manual stick shift transmission as opposed to the limp wrist automatic for the lazy, disabled or uncoordinated drivers being approved these days that can't reverse park without a reverse camera combined with an IMAX screen on the dash so they don't even need to bother turning their arthritic necks. In closing, looks are decieving at Mercedes has camouflaged cheap for those that don't know any better
It's true - on a recent trip to Switzerland I was blown away by the number of smokers puffing away in public, in particular places like the Zurich Bahnhof which didn't appear to have any restrictions on smoking.
You never mentioned if it's a "real AMG" or not. Was it hand built? The previous generation one was not. I can't believe you said you wouldn't buy silver. Blasphemous.
Dude, $172k ? Check the price again ….it’s only $77,600 MSRP in US. E63 4 doors sedan is around $110K. AMG GT63 is not even $172k for MSRP, do research before posting or saying ….
Easily one of the most informative reviews I've seen on YT - thank you for covering all the important minor details, too. (BTW, would have loved to have heard the engine roar)
Such an enthusiastic review. Well done Ponch! Stunningly beautiful E-coupé, inside and out. Perfect for a spirited long country drive with the stereo blaring.
I’ve owned and driven a c63s but I really love this e53s I might pick one up in the future but watching this video really makes me want to pull the trigger sooner rather than later
Straight six = god tier
Not a mainstream car, $175k even for AMG is a bit too much.
Depends on your bank statement, a friend owns one, and it was pennies for him !
@@mixalis6168 how..
@@iQuattro1 working construction ⁷ days a week, bought me a new ram 3500. Dually for 80k when I was 21. I sold it to buy a Durango 392
Beautifully smooth in-line 6 with perfect balance, yes please. Shame they aren’t putting this engine in the C class
Just bought a E53 Coupe 2013 model... Great Review
looks like my next car
You mentioned the E63 but, of course, you can only get that as a saloon or estate, not as a coupe. I tried the coupe and the saloon back to back and bought the saloon partly because it felt more solid. Being pillarless certainly seems to cost the coupe some of its rigidity. The saloon, especially in premium plus and with the night pack, looks, in my view, just as good as the coupe. Great engine and really economical. I have driven on the German autobahns in it…. wow did it go.
Looks great!
Biased but save the coupes should be a thing - makes a Mustang look like good value but a GR86/BRZ Mustang or Audi/BMW/Merc trilogy are limited options varying in affordability - this car in a colour other than grey looks substantially better than the saloon however they’re all a dying breed with e-4 door coupes maybe the future if we still want style and substance?
They’re not dying. Just not having their time. SUVs will bore people eventually
I watch a lot of youtube car reviews and i wanted to jump on here and tell you that you are a great car reviewer. nice job. now, i'm going to look for more of your videos. 😄😄 "ball tearing" 😄😄
I really miss the big V8 engines of Mercedes AMG cars. Hope they come back.
Obviously they won't
had one for 18 months - i thought it was brilliant - actually better than the amg gt63s i went into for only 3 months, then defected into porsche pan turbo hybrid ST. but e53 was excellent drive train - bit rigid on broads. internals good, decent driving position - loved the feel of it but not up to porsche in driving experience but different price band so unfair comparison. merc tech top notch.
Like Tom said in an earlier video, I think it's disappointing that you can't get a non-AMG six cylinder any more. I would have loved an E450 coupe, old-man spec with beige leather and polished burr walnut. As much as the E coupe is a brilliant looking car, I'm not fond of the AMG spec grill and the 'Night Package' - blacked out window surrounds and mirror caps - which you can't delete from an E53.
I'm assuming you're from Europe, here in the US you can get a non-AMG 6 cylinder E450 coupe, this car is on my shortlist and I just might end up with it lol
@@ramsimon8045 no mate in europe you can get an E450 with chrome, but maybe he's in the uk haha
I can order the E53 without night pack (option), which means chrome window surrounds
@@v12-s65yeah we can get the 450d in the uk
@@MrBUGANDAMAN 400d you mean?
Nice, honest review for a nice car. I wonder if Mercedes will still be making 6 and 8 cylinder engines for at least the next 10 years as per BMW's recent announcement. That interior looks too 'chintzy' for me though.
Hey Nathan, you said you don’t like this car in silver and I agree, I’m buying a used one in Manufaktur Opalite Bright White, your thoughts about the colour please??
Interior is black with red stitching.
great review!
3rd comment podium! Coupes are a dying breed. This Merc will go down in history as one of the very best.....for a PRICE
Man.... I miss Australia soooo much. I already have an E-class coupe and I really like it. I'm here mostly to listen to someone speak, Australian!
BTW, silver is a very good color to have (especially in Canada), because dirt doesn't stick to it like it does on a white or dark colored car. I have always bought only black or dark ruby red, cherry red, metallic cars. But I discovered that silver cars, I only have to wash it once for every five or six times I'd have to clean a black car. I bought silver because it was the only E coupe on the lot; and if it's a Merc', color doesn't really matter to me; it's a Mercedes Benz.
Cool video, what color would you go for?
Love the detailed review as I am kind of indecisive whether I should get a E53 coupe or a GLE53 coupe. I know they belong to two different territory but really confused. One of the biggest concern is which one will depreciate fast after 5 years. I’ll appreciate any recommendations.
E53😎
if you have $173k to spend on a car would you really choose one you like less, just to save 10 or 20k in depreciation value?
My 2021 e class can show CarPlay in full screen, it’s really strange they would make it like this in the latest Mbux system..
If they made it they would sell more E63 coupes than E53 coupes.
A mate would have bought a 63s if it was a coupe !
That would be insane-I wish.
I wouldn't be able to afford it, but with the death of the s63, this would have been it
Great Review Ponch. This or an Audi RS5?
Suzuki Mehran, the boss of all cars 🚗
Love it.
Anyone know where I can get that front European plate bracket from in the USA?
What year is this?
The elite in Victoria can afford this
What does the engine look like?
E53 AMG Coupé costs $125K CAD fully specd out.
It doesn’t have wireless CarPlay?
Sadly no, even the 2023 S3 has wireless carplay
I have a 2018, I wasn't able to get it in the colors I want because of the inventory shortage but I absolutely love this car. I am hoping to upgrade to either the inline 6 in the '21 450 or the 53 in a few years.
What engine do you have?
@@v12-s65 3L v6 tt. It was before the new i6 w/48v starter/generator
@@tool8337 E400 it is isn't it? If you have an E400 coupé, you probably won't feel that much of a difference with the E450. Choice obviously depends on the car as whole, options etc... there are a few I'd wish I had
@@v12-s65 yep! As I mentioned, love it to death. But I definitely feel a difference in response with the I6 because of the electric torque. Performance wise its not too different but I did feel a difference. It would mostly be for the better spec! It would be pretty identical if i went to a pre 2021 v6 model.
The only options I don’t have are adaptive cruise, lane keep, and massage seats. I got everything else! I would want those missing features and anything but black on black 😁. What is your spec!!? The AMGs usually come with good kit, I bet it’s beautiful
@@tool8337 it's a swiss car therefore already well equipped.
Yes boring black on black, but I wanted it this way (white would have been the only other option for me)
Highlights are:
- premium plus pack which includes
- panoramic roof
- burmester sound system
- multi beam leds
Also
- Heated and ventilated massage seats
- head up display
- alcantara steering wheel
- all drive assists
- 360 parking camera
- wood trim on the center
Now my car is already a good spec, there are 3 nice things missing which would have been:
-extended leather (like shown in the vid and also really nice)
- burmester 3d (my personal favorite)
- alcantara head liner (adds a nice touch)
Obviously you can also have carbon trim, but that is more a matter of taste
Heated steering wheel is missing
Other than that I'm happy :)
$172,00 Australian dollars!!!! Naw. Lovely car.
I think that the Mercedes coupe could improve the door placement, length and balance ( central between the wheel arches which would provide superior access to the rear seats - the Chevrolet Camaro has the perfect door ratio although it lacks legroom ) the electronic seat console on the door are the first to fail in wet weather for obvious reasons, controls belong on the centre console or dash. A rear hatch would have been an improvement for luggage access but Mercedes decided to take the cheap route. Rear reclining seats should be standard on any " Luxury " vehicle for obvious reasons and cushioning and lumbar should not be limited to the front row because " Luxury " !! Personally the digital display that stretches across 2/3rds of the interior looks cheap and removes the classic placement of the analogue clock from the optimal position. Since Mercedes bought the company that created the Stealth-drive electric performance assist they could have flexed an appropriate power upgrade but they have the bare minimum in true Mercedes fashion and in a world where 22" rims are becoming common you would expect a high end car manufacturer to step up to the plate and bat hard especially when they market it with AMG badging and while we are on the topic of performance Mercedes failed to satisfy men that prefer a real manual stick shift transmission as opposed to the limp wrist automatic for the lazy, disabled or uncoordinated drivers being approved these days that can't reverse park without a reverse camera combined with an IMAX screen on the dash so they don't even need to bother turning their arthritic necks. In closing, looks are decieving at Mercedes has camouflaged cheap for those that don't know any better
2 door vw arteon, change my mind
Where do you put your coffee?
Very important in Switzerland? Why?
It's true - on a recent trip to Switzerland I was blown away by the number of smokers puffing away in public, in particular places like the Zurich Bahnhof which didn't appear to have any restrictions on smoking.
@@davidperry3531 there are restrictions now at train stations, you can only smoke at certain areas
Coincidence I'm swiss and I have this car
the swiss want a word with you
Russel Crowe take on E53 XD
Omgawd daddy Ponch sooooo hot! 🔥 😂 ❤️
You never mentioned if it's a "real AMG" or not. Was it hand built? The previous generation one was not. I can't believe you said you wouldn't buy silver. Blasphemous.
The 43s and 53s are not hand built. Only 63s now.
@@gtstarwars the 2023 c43 is hand built.
$50k overpriced. What a rip-off lol
PAYG tax payer funded as theyd be novated leased
I payed for mine an insanely good price. The msrp here is high but on the level of the competition
Bought mine for 98 out the door top of the line
1G per year for servicing? rip off.
Dude, $172k ? Check the price again ….it’s only $77,600 MSRP in US. E63 4 doors sedan is around $110K. AMG GT63 is not even $172k for MSRP, do research before posting or saying ….
Cringe. We aren’t American, this is Australia.
Are we saying tron legacy doesn't exist? 😂
Terrible review because you didn’t let us hear the engine properly