New AMG "53" hybrid powertrain to debut in new CLS

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So the 63 is full fat, the 43 is semi skimmed, what is the need for a 53 to slot in between?

I can understand the 43 and 63 going up against S and RS from Audi etc but why another in between them?
 
I suspect the 53 wont be far off the 63 either in real-world performance.
 
Soon there will be no Mercedes branded cars, only AMG.
 
I can understand the 43 and 63 going up against S and RS from Audi etc but why another in between them?
My guess is that Mercedes want a "halo" model in the hybrid lineup. If they gave it the same performance as the big V8 (which they could undoubtedly do) it would damage sales of the "proper" AMG car.
 
It's a hybrid.
 

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