Overview
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT debuted back for 2016 as a high-performance performance coupe developed to take on the renowned Porsche 911. Mercedes eventually discontinued it after the 2021 model year, but sports car fans should be excited to know that the two-door AMG GT is coming back for 2024. Returning after a short hiatus is the stunning and potent AMG GT Coupe. Powered by a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine, it will offer as much as 577 horsepower and sport standard all-wheel drive and four-wheel steering. Perhaps the most major change is the addition of a back seat. Originally designed as a two-seater, the new GT Coupe now comes with two additional, albeit very small, rear seats. The cargo area has also been enlarged for increased practicality, making the GT Coupe a better option for long-distance drives. To learn more about the new iteration, check out our dedicated 2024 Mercedes GT Coupe article.
Interior
We tested the GT 53 sedan. Its engine feels strong and responsive around town and is incredibly smooth. Standard all-wheel drive means plenty of traction too. At our test track, the AMG GT 53 accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. That's on par with other rival six-cylinder sport sedans we've tested such as the Audi S7 and BMW 840i Gran Coupe. The automatic transmission downshifts quickly when you need it and smoothly when you don't. The GT 53's engine stop-start system is unobtrusive too.
Exterior
The GT 53 was recently updated with an all-new infotainment system, though it's the same one we've seen in other Mercedes-Benz cars for the past few years. The learning curve might be a bit steep, but that's simply because there's so much that the system can do. It's relatively easy to navigate the menus using either the touchscreen or the touchpad on the center console. There are plenty of real buttons, too, for quick access to navigation or media. Some buttons on the center console are actually little screens. They look cool but totally wash out if you're wearing polarized sunglasses. The gear selector is awkwardly located too.
Specs
Mercedes may have given the AMG GT 53 a coupe-like profile, but it doesn't suffer from coupe-like storage. The big plus is the GT 53's rear hatch. Its 12.7 cubic feet of cargo space is less than what other coupe-like sedans offer, but the space itself is wide and deep. The biggest issue is the tall rear bumper because it makes putting stuff in the back a bit of a stretch.
Exterior Color
Interior
Engine
9-speed automatic
Power
Premium unleaded
Transmission
3.0 L, Inline 6
Seating Capacity
Hybrid
Drive Features
369 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Special Features
362 hp @ 5,500 rpm
