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Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé

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Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé

(2015 - present)

    Summary


    Mercedes-Benz’s answer to the Audi R8 and Porsche 911, the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé is a luxury sports car that was first unveiled at the Paris motor show in late 2014.

    The AMG GT is the second sports car that the Mercedes-AMG team has developed entirely in-house, after the AMG SLS supercar – both of these performance models sharing many exterior design traits.

    However, Mercedes-AMG has designed the GT with slightly more affordability and practicality in mind, in hope of reaching a wider audience. The unique but very expensive gullwing doors of the SLS were replaced by conventional doors, and the GT Coupé has a rather large boot for its class, totalling 350 litres.

    Performance is still the key focus, however. The AMG GT uses a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine – the entry-level model producing an impressive 469hp. A high-performance variant, the GT R, arrived in 2017 with an improved power output of 577hp, and the latest iteration, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, has been tuned to provide a whopping 720hp to compete with more exclusive hypercars like the Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

    There is also a convertible version of this sports car, called the Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster. Meanwhile, AMG also produces the GT 4 Door Coupé, which is aimed at buyers who would like the coupé but need rear seats. However, this model is actually based on the completely separate Mercedes-Benz CLS saloon.

    This engine performance, which culminates in the standard GT being able to accelerate from 0-62mph in four seconds flat, has certainly impressed reviewers, as has the sound of its twin-turbo V8 engine – a noise that Heycar calls “sensational” and Carwow “amazing”.

    Reviewers also commonly agree that there is a lot to like about the GT’s distinctive muscle car looks and sophisticated interior.

    That said, many outlets comment that the GT’s key rivals have better driving dynamics overall. “A successful sports car also needs to be rewarding to drive, and this is where the GT Coupé misses the high watermark set by its rivals”, What Car? asserts, explaining that the Porsche 911 is lighter and considerably more agile as a result.

    Consumer-focused titles also comment on the GT’s high running costs, which Car Keys calls “ludicrous”, and that this sports car is still very expensive, every variant costing well over £100,000, while an entry-level Porsche 911 is currently priced at just north of £87,000.

    As of June 2023, the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé holds an Expert Rating of 76%, based on a total of 21 reviews published in the UK.

    GT Coupé highlights

    • Alluring exterior looks
    • Very strong performance
    • Luxurious cabin interior
    • Improved handling
    • AMG engine sounds inspire acceleration

    GT Coupé lowlights

    • Rivals still have more precise handling
    • Rather limited windscreen visibility
    • Expensive to buy, base model and up
    • High running costs
    • Still not too practical day-to-day

    Key specifications


    Body style: Two-seat coupé
    Engines: petrol
    Price: From £108,390

    Launched: Autumn 2014
    Last updated: Winter 2019/20
    Replacement due: TBA


    Media reviews


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    No safety rating

    As of June 2023, the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP.

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of June 2023, the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Reliability rating

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    As of June 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us from extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the GT Coupé, we’ll publish the score here.

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé has received

    2020

    • Top Gear Awards – Best Track Weapon

    2015

    • Red Dot Design Awards – Best of the Best Award

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    Distinctive looks and distinguished performance, the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé is one of the most exciting sports cars on sale, even if its rivals are more agile.Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé