AMG E 53 Hybrid vs M3 Touring
Mercedes-Benz · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
M3 Touring
Beats the AMG E 53 Hybrid by 0.12s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the M3 Touring beats the AMG E 53 Hybrid comfortably, finishing 0.12 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the M3 Touring thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
604 hp
523 hp
0–100 km/h
3.8s
3.7s
Top speed
280 km/h
280 km/h
Engine
I6
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
Fuel
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
750 Nm
650 Nm
Price
$89,000
$98,000
Simulated race times
Distance
AMG E 53 Hybrid
M3 Touring
100 m
5.173s
5.112s
1/8 mile
7.652s
7.565s
1/4 mile
11.514s
11.395s
1 km
20.681s
20.508s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: AMG E 53 Hybrid is $89,000 vs $98,000 for the M3 Touring — a $9,000 gap. Power: AMG E 53 Hybrid makes 81 hp more (604 vs 523).
FAQ
Which is faster, the AMG E 53 Hybrid or the M3 Touring?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M3 Touring is faster, beating the AMG E 53 Hybrid by 0.12 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the AMG E 53 Hybrid vs the M3 Touring?
The AMG E 53 Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, while the M3 Touring does it in 3.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The AMG E 53 Hybrid produces 604 hp; the M3 Touring produces 523 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The AMG E 53 Hybrid tops out at 280 km/h, and the M3 Touring reaches 280 km/h.
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