2020 Mercedes E53 AMG | Gimmicks and Engineering

We do a comprehensive review on the 2020 Mercedes E53 AMG to see if the engineering and badge make the car worth the nearly 97k pricetag. The market of 100k coupes is small however, there are some crazy examples like the Jaguar F Type, Porsche 911, Lexus LC500, and BMW 8 Series. While the E53 lacks the V8 it adds plenty of tech including an electric supercharger.

#luxury #cars #mercedes #doneonadell

Index:

00:00 - 1:08 Intro
1:08 - 7:38 Interior Impressions
7:38 - 11:07 Mechanical Talk, Suspension, Body, and Engineering
11:07 - 14:49 Mechanicals, Transmission, and Engine
14:49 - 21:49 Driving Impressions
21:49 Final Thoughts and Audio Testing

[Doubleyou]

IMO, as an owner of this vehicle, you need to carefully spec out the interior to get that "special" feeling. I have dark ash wood trim and it makes a difference. It completely changes the interior by almost entirely getting rid of the piano black, most importantly around the centre console.

Literally never used the energizing refresh garbage. However, the massage function is AWESOME and I do like the fragrance (just turn the intensity down). Still smells fresh as fuck after about 8 months of ownership. It's marketed in a lame way but when you live with it everyday, it's awesome.

One thing that had huge appeal to us was the fact that you get a convertible vibe with the hard top design. With the sunroof open and the pillar-less windows down, this thing feels like an SL. The heated air scarf extends your windows down season by a month or so.

It's interesting to hear you guys discuss who is buying this car, and why one might do so. I'm 32 years old and, while I admit this is quasi-old man spec, my wife and I bought (leased) this car because it really does feel special to us. Having owned a number of 3 series and C class variations, this was such a massive step forward that it absolutely felt worth the extra cash. As someone who grew up with nothing but a used car in the drive way, the chance to jump into this car every day is an absolute dream. It's fast, it's comfy, and it has a presence to it. It's big. It's heavy. It feels that way under hard braking. But man....classy as fuck, quick in a straight line and full of tech. Good stuff.

[gureno]

Wow, genuinely refreshing to see someone discuss the mechanicals in-depth!

I feel like the manufacturers barely speak about these things anymore...

Subscribed!

[glennlink]

I admire your ability to do an objective evaluation of this vehicle believing that you are a Miata person at heart

[dawgmanfat]

16:55 dodge uses 25 y/o E class platform for new challengers, new E class platform gets compared to challenger lol, pure irony

[joelcrow]

HOLY SHIT! I'm at 15 minutes into this video and the "no one else ever talks about this and how the hell did you guys get this engineering info" level of appreciation just keeps exploding in my head. There is NO ONE who has a review like this, no one! And it's amazing. Thank you!

[abcdLeeXY]

Mo tech Mo problem
-notorious mechanic

[La-ytwr]

22:00 LMAO you though nobody would see that 😂

[michaelkopysh]

7:46 Jacks delivery of this information is perfect. He’s succinct and understandable while delivering enough technicality to make me feel like I learned something. Seriously, you guys are the best.

[TPACFILMS]

21:59 dont forget that the < > keys move one frame at a time

[coovv]

Mercedes knows how to make beautiful cars, you know how to make beautiful introductions.

[-Wreckanize-]

Mercedes: "We heard you like turbocharging, so we turbo'd your turbo so you can turbo while turbo-ing"

[bobkermit]

That audio package costs more than my entire car.

[vishnus]

The most detailed reviewer in YouTube... from under chassis, to speakers to plactic material to engine mechanism involved everything is well covered and explained.... Good job and keep going @savagegeese

[harrismi]

Volvo: Engine with a Turbocharger and a Supercharger

Mercedes: Hold my beer

[elusivellama]

I'd take the LC500 over this crazy complicated 'mild' hybrid nightmare mish-mash of parts. You can count on the Lexus to make glorious V8 noises and deliver smooth effortless acceleration on just oil changes and basic maintenance, while the E53 will literally fall apart after the lease is over.

[jdmstreetfighters]

I love the E53 because of the feeling that it gives you. It is pure luxury and I don't care if it doesn't accelerate as quickly as other cars in it's class.

[sir]

mercedes is really just milking the hell out of the AMG brand

[slaykay]

Loved that close up of the tail light. Reminds me of the surface of the sun.

[moloono]

God, the production on this channel is breathtaking. That intro montage is amazing.

This is why I’ve been spreading the word. Patreon is next.

[-DC-]

Depreciation on these going to be epic !