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Originally Posted by e92hunter
Like my example above, an E450 was randomly swapped to E53 AMG the next month without any change on the body/powertrain. This is purely marketing and not based on facts.
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While I agree that the 43/53 MB's are not AMG's (even I don't consider my CLS one) the above statement is not true. There is a lot of differences in the 450 and 53 models. The powertrain is upgraded with an Electric Supercharger (and more Mild-Hybrid tech) that the 450 doesn't receive, and the tuning from the powertrain, chassis, steering, brakes, etc. are all heavily modified to create two very different experiences. A CLS450 and CLS53 feel very different when driven back to back. Also the E450 and E53 still exist as models separately in the lineup, the 450 never became a 53, the only swap was the E43 to E53 and even that was a large change despite not being a refresh model, with powertrain changes from a Bi-Turbo V6 to a Mild-Hybrid Turbo I6.
What your probably thinking of was the change of the C450 (which they called an AMG sport) to the C43 (which they called an AMG) which were largely the same car, that would fit the description in your post, but the 450 vs 53 is a lot different than the C's changes.