All-New Mercedes AMG GT: Controversial Design Meets Electric Performance

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the next-generation AMG GT four-door coupe, continuing its push into the electric vehicle segment at a time when much of the industry is retreating from EVs. This high-performance sedan replaces the original four-door GT coupe, whose latest iteration featured a twin-turbo V8 hybrid system producing up to 831 horsepower. The new model, however, has completely abandoned that combustion engine in favor of a fully electric powertrain.

Controversial Design for the Mercedes AMG GT

The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, built on the AMG.EA platform, draws heavily from the Concept AMG GT XX unveiled last year. The design has undergone notable changes since then, but the production version is no less striking—and it is certain to spark widespread debate.

Bold Looks Backed by Powerful Performance

Mercedes-AMG designed the all-new model to compete with the Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT, and there is no doubt that both rivals surpass it in design—by a significant margin. In fact, the new electric AMG resembles Quasimodo compared to the Audi. However, what sets Mercedes apart is the performance and features engineered to deliver a genuine AMG driving experience.

Massive Power, Massive Weight

The sedan relies on a 106 kWh battery, an 800-volt electrical system, and three advanced axial-flux electric motors. It delivers up to 1,153 horsepower and 2,000 Nm of torque when launch control is engaged in the flagship GT 63 4Matic+ variant. Mercedes-AMG will also offer the car in GT 55 trim, producing 805 horsepower.

Acceleration and Top Speed

The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.1 seconds including rollout, or 2.4 seconds without it. Mercedes reaches 200 km/h in 6.8 seconds, and when equipped with the Driver's Package, the top speed climbs to 300 km/h. Both the GT 63 and GT 55 weigh approximately 2,460 kg.

Charging and Range

Charging speed is just as critical for a car like this. Thanks to support for DC fast charging at up to 600 kW, the battery can be replenished from 10% to 80% in just 11 minutes, adding up to 460 kilometers of range in only 10 minutes. On a full charge, the GT 63 covers up to 696 kilometers on the cycle, while the GT 55 achieves up to 460 kilometers.