Blacked-out 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class editions arrive with 450kW AMG flagship
The E 300 AMG Night Edition and Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Dark Carbon Edition are on sale now in limited numbers, priced from $129,400 and $206,900 before on-road costs.
Rob Leigh
Key takeaways
- Two limited 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class editions are now on sale
- E 53 Dark Carbon makes 450kW and costs $206,900
- E 300 AMG Night Edition is priced below the standard E 300
Mercedes-Benz has expanded the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up in Australia with two limited-run editions, both wearing darker exterior treatments. The E 300 AMG Night Edition and the Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Dark Carbon Edition reached local dealerships on 15 May 2026, each offered in limited numbers only.
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class pricing
| Variant | Price (MRLP, before on-road costs) |
| E 300 AMG Night Edition | $129,400 |
| Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Dark Carbon Edition | $206,900 |
Pricing is worth a closer look. The E 300 AMG Night Edition actually undercuts the standard E 300 despite its added equipment, while the E 53 Dark Carbon Edition sits slightly above the regular E 53.
What you get on the E 300 AMG Night Edition
This one leans into sportier styling. It adds the AMG Night Package exterior trim, darkened door sill plates, and, for the first time on an E 300, 21-inch AMG multi-spoke wheels in high-sheen black. Mechanically it is unchanged, so the 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder mild-hybrid carries over with 190kW and 400Nm, a nine-speed automatic and 7.2L/100km combined. The three-screen cabin remains, now with an exclusive digital Edition badge.
Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Dark Carbon Edition specs
The E 53 version is the more dramatic of the pair. It gets the AMG Night Package and Night Package II, 21-inch forged black wheels, and blacked-out mirror housings, badging and grille. Inside, an AMG carbon-fibre centre console gives the cabin its Dark Carbon name. The 3.0-litre inline-six plug-in hybrid powertrain is untouched, producing 450kW and 750Nm, with all-wheel drive and a 3.8 second 0-100km/h sprint.
Both editions are limited-run and already sitting in showrooms, so availability will come down to local stock.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Dark Carbon Edition cost?
The Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Dark Carbon Edition is priced at $206,900 before on-road costs. Contact a Mercedes-Benz retailer for driveaway pricing in your state.
Is the E 300 AMG Night Edition cheaper than the standard E 300?
Yes. The E 300 AMG Night Edition is priced at $129,400 before on-road costs, which is below the standard E 300 despite its added styling equipment.
How fast is the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Dark Carbon Edition?
It uses a 3.0-litre inline-six plug-in hybrid with 450kW and 750Nm, and accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds.
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Rob Leigh is Co-founder and Director of The Beep based in Melbourne, Australia. He has 15+ years inside a major automotive OEM, specialising in product planning, pricing and vehicle strategy.
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