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Mercedes disappointed with the results of the electric G-Class

When Mercedes launched the PHEV version of the AMG C63, expectations were high. It was thought that customers would easily accept electrification, but the data suggests otherwise. According to Handelsblatt, Mercedes management is disappointed by the demand that is far from expected.

In the almost one year since the premiere of the electric G-Class, Mercedes has sold only 1,450 hybrid units, while in the same period of time 9,700 units with a combustion engine were sold. And while Mercedes spokespeople claim that sales of the electric G-Class are going according to plan, one of the bosses who justifiably asked to remain anonymous told Handelsblatt: “People want a real G-Class, and it is still powered by V6 or V8 engines”.

The Mercedes-AMG C63 is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 469 hp and 650 Nm, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. The PHEV version is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four engine with a rear-mounted electric motor producing a total of 680 hp (500 kW), mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels.

It is clear that the wealthy clientele still prefers the standard version with a clean combustion engine, whether this will remain the case in the future remains to be seen.

Source: Handelsblatt

The 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid is the most powerful wagon in the fleet

While we wait for Mercedes to unveil the redesigned C-Class, the German manufacturer’s most powerful station wagon has arrived on the market. It’s the Mercedes-AMG E53 hybrid with 612 hp.

The new Mercedes-AMG E53 is powered by a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder biturbo engine with 449 hp and 560 Nm of torque combined with an electric motor with a total power of 612 hp and 750 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission.

It is equipped with batteries with a usable capacity of 21.2 kWh located under the trunk floor, which allow an electric range of up to 97 kilometers. It reaches 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and with the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package a top speed of 275 km/h.

The successor to the E63 model boasts the same power, but also significantly lower average fuel consumption.

The new, most powerful E-Class estate version is Mercedes’ answer to current offerings like the Audi RS6 Avant and BMW M5 Touring.

Source: Mercedes-AMG

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Mercedes-AMG is developing a new sports car

Mercedes has revealed its plans for the future, which include 17 new electric models, as well as the return of some models with combustion engines. Also, in a few months they will show the concept of a super sports car.

According to Autocar, the new AMG super sports car will be based on the Vision One-Eleven concept, and will be equipped with axial motors that should develop up to 500 hp and 800 Nm of maximum torque. The electric motors will be manufactured by Yasa, which also supplies Lamborghini with components for the Temerario and Revuelto. which should develop up to 500 hp and 800 Nm of maximum torque.

It will also be equipped with a new generation of solid-state batteries that, thanks to their higher energy density, allow for a longer range. These batteries are installed in the new EQS, which has covered 1,000 km on a single charge.

Some rumors say that the new AMG model will be launched by the end of this year or the beginning of 2026, while the production version should arrive in 2027.

Source: Autocar

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