E43 vs E53 saloon

[HB]

I’m thinking of getting either one here but, I’d like to hear your opinions/real life experiences/observations of both.

The thought for me would be long term reliability of the hybrid system with the E53 vs just a relatively straight forward V6 twin turbo that fingers crossed should be pretty bombproof.

Your thoughts ?

 

[LTD]

Harry

You need an S Class. You know it

 

[HB]

Harry

You need an S Class. You know it

Says the ex Sclass owner from the train

 

[Tblk]

I test drove the E43. Barely a mile in I was not sold. Test drove the E53 and bought that instead. The 43 sounded like I was driving a V6 Toyota. My 53 has the performance exhaust though

 

[Steve84N]

53 is a straight six, 43 is a V6.

 

[f17ant]

I’m thinking of getting either one here but, I’d like to hear your opinions/real life experiences/observations of both.

The thought for me would be long term reliability of the hybrid system with the E53 vs just a relatively straight forward V6 twin turbo that fingers crossed should be pretty bombproof.

Your thoughts ?

Look at you coming back!
Iv driven a E43 very nice car lots of grip. Enough power for the UK and most of them are really well equipped.

I’m not a fan of hybrid systems you either go full electric or full petrol

 

[PaulG]

Harry

You need an S Class. You know it

S65 AMG Coupe??

 

[C240Sport97]

Straight 6 engine is a peach, creamy smooth and very powerful

mild hybrid probably OK, certainly a lot less complex than a plug in hybrid

 

[SW18]

I've been eyeing up the E53 as a possible replacement for my E500, and it's hard to find any reports of engine issues. Which I take to be a good sign. Whereas as the C350e seems to have masses of unsatisfied owners...

 

[HB]

Look at you coming back!
Iv driven a E43 very nice car lots of grip. Enough power for the UK and most of them are really well equipped.

I’m not a fan of hybrid systems you either go full electric or full petrol

Hi Ant.

Look at you coming back!
Iv driven a E43 very nice car lots of grip. Enough power for the UK and most of them are really well equipped.

I’m not a fan of hybrid systems you either go full electric or full petrol

Hi Ant hope all is well.
Going to pass on a 63 this time as the M5 does that job anyway. I haven’t driven either yet so obviously must get that organised, just thought I would ask friends on here for experiences of both.

 

[HB]

Straight 6 engine is a peach, creamy smooth and very powerful

mild hybrid probably OK, certainly a lot less complex than a plug in hybrid

Morning Sean hope you’re well. Yes I’ve heard the straight six is a peach and it sounds good. On you tube the noise reminds me of my 330i back in 2002 ! I get what you say re the MH and will investigate further. If I see a nice one in London, guess who’s going to look at it for me

 

[HB]

I've been eyeing up the E53 as a possible replacement for my E500, and it's hard to find any reports of engine issues. Which I take to be a good sign. Whereas as the C350e seems to have masses of unsatisfied owners...

Yes agreed re the 350e cars. The E53 I suppose are still newish so I’ll pour over the American forums as there will be more of them out there I reckon. I will report any findings back.

I've always said a good 212 as a 350/500 is a really hard car to replace. Just got out of mine at work and it really is a great car. Mine is a 350 cdi with 92k on the clock - whisper quiet, rides brilliant and plenty quick.

 

[f17ant]

Hi Ant.

Hi Ant hope all is well.
Going to pass on a 63 this time as the M5 does that job anyway. I haven’t driven either yet so obviously must get that organised, just thought I would ask friends on here for experiences of both.

All is well mate hope you and the family are well.

The E43 is an excellent car I cannot comment on the E53 as never been in one. The M5 is lovely I really like those!

Since the M5 is silly fast I would definitely skip on the E53 and get the E43

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Morning Sean hope you’re well. Yes I’ve heard the straight six is a peach and it sounds good. On you tube the noise reminds me of my 330i back in 2002 ! I get what you say re the MH and will investigate further. If I see a nice one in London, guess who’s going to look at it for me

That generation 330 sounded wonderful

 

[HappytalkAgain]

IIRC @Rorywquin ’s son has an E53. Seem to remember him mentioning it once.

 

[C240Sport97]

If I see a nice one in London, guess who’s going to look at it for me

I would be more than delighted. Anywhere within the M25 - so long as I don't have to brave the Just Stop Oil nutters

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

I’m thinking of getting either one here but, I’d like to hear your opinions/real life experiences/observations of both.

The thought for me would be long term reliability of the hybrid system with the E53 vs just a relatively straight forward V6 twin turbo that fingers crossed should be pretty bombproof.

Your thoughts ?

I can’t comment on reliability however the E 53 feels close to the E 55 in concept and execution than the current E 63, which I see as a positive. There’s definitely a place for the E 63 S but the same is true for the E 53. For that reason I would probably go for the E 53.

 

[HB]

IIRC @Rorywquin ’s son has an E53. Seem to remember him mentioning it once.

Lovely to see you again ! Yes I think you’re right about Rorys son but he’s a diesel hater so xmas cards from me

 

[HB]

I can’t comment on reliability however the E 53 feels close to the E 55 in concept and execution than the current E 63, which I see as a positive. There’s definitely a place for the E 63 S but the same is true for the E 53. For that reason I would probably go for the E 53.

I agree Bobby regarding the E53. I’ll organise one for a weekend and report back.

Hate to say this but as an everyday car, the M5 is better than the E63s

 

[Tblk]

I’m loving my E53. Bought it to replace my C63 and my E220. Upset the other half over the weekend when I told her I’m keeping the C63 as well.