Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé

Summary

Mercedes-Benz’s answer to the Audi R8 and Porsche 911, the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé was a luxury sports car that went on sale in the UK in 2015. It was discontinued in 2023 ahead of an all-new model arriving in the UK in 2024.

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

However, Mercedes-AMG 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 had a rather large boot for its class, totalling 350 litres.

Performance was still the key focus, however. The AMG GT used 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 ultimate iteration, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, was tuned to provide a whopping 720hp to compete with more exclusive hypercars like the Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

There was 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 culminated in the standard GT being able to accelerate from 0-62mph in four seconds flat, certainly impressed reviewers, as did the sound of its twin-turbo V8 engine – a noise that Heycar called “sensational” and Carwow “amazing”.

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

That said, many outlets commented that the GT’s key rivals had 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? asserted, explaining that the Porsche 911 was lighter and considerably more agile as a result.

Consumer-focused titles also commented on the GT’s high running costs, which Car Keys called “ludicrous”. This sports car was still very expensive, every variant costing more than £100,000, while an entry-level Porsche 911 was priced at about £87,000 at the same time.

As of January 2024, the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé holds a Used Car Expert Rating of E, with a score of 52%. Despite its excellent media reviews, the AMG GT’s overall score is dragged down by its high running costs and poor CO₂ emissions. It’s also worth pointing out that we don’t have safety data or reliability data at this time.

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 when new: From £108,390

Launched: Autumn 2014
Last updated: Winter 2019/20
Replacement due: 2024

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Media reviews

Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mercedes AMG GT is undoubtedly one of Porsche’s biggest headaches. It’s one of the most expensive and powerful Mercedes you can buy; and, its two-door, two-seater layout, coupled with sharp, engaging handling and a thundering V8 engine, put it firmly in 911 territory.”
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Model reviewed: GT R Pro
Score: 9 / 10
“The Mercedes-AMG GT R, particularly in Pro form, remains a real event to drive, and something completely different from the competition at this price point.”
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Auto Trader+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.4 / 10
“The Mercedes-AMG AMG GT Coupé’s combination of muscle car driving style with classic Mercedes sophistication is attractive and the sound of that mighty V8 engine will be enough to sell it to many enthusiasts. It’s also a more distinctive and unusual choice.”
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Autocar+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mercedes-AMG AMG GT Coupe is an even more bewildering addition to the sports car world than the Mercedes-Benz SLS. It’s a wonderful addition, though – and a gleefully exciting and expressive one, with its heart not so much worn on its sleeve as riveted to its forehead.”
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Model reviewed: GT R Pro
Score: 9 / 10
“Motorsport-inspired suspension and aero tweaks make the GT R Pro the sharpest and most rewarding AMG GT on track by a big margin. Pricey, though.”
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Model reviewed: GT C
Score: 8 / 10
“AMG’s most convincing effort yet with the GT – gloriously old-school but now with the poise to match the noise, even if it still wants for refinement.”
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Car Keys+

Model reviewed: GT C Edition 50
Score: 10 / 10
“Despite the long name, cramped interior and ludicrous running costs, there is a lot to like about the Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe. It has the performance to take your breath away and a character that you may really fall for.”
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Carbuyer+

Model reviewed: Coupé
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mercedes-AMG GT is a sports car designed to rival the Porsche 911. It’s stunning to look at and has a superb engine.”
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Carwow+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“The Mercedes-AMG GT may look like a muscle car – and yes, it’s quick and sounds amazing – but it’s much more than that. However, that blend of talents doesn’t come cheap.”
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Evo+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“In the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé, the engine dominates what is a captivating and distinctive performance car awash with character.”
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Heycar+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“A muscular sports car that’s rippling with emotive appeal, the Mercedes-AMG GT looks great, sounds sensational but is let down slightly by a haphazard and cramped interior and a drive that, while entertaining, just isn’t able to offer quite the polish of many of its rivals. An entry-level GT is worthwhile, but it gets more difficult a purchase to justify the more you spend.”
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Honest John+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“An exciting alternative to its more common rivals the Mercedes-AMG GT is fast and capable, good looking and a relatively rare sight, too, which means it’s certain to turn heads.”
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Motoring Research+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mercedes-AMG GT offers explosive performance and precision handling. It’s expensive to buy and run, but for a select few, it’s worth it.”
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Motors.co.uk+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The AMG GT is arguably the best-looking Mercedes currently on sale, with its swopping great bonnet and muscular rear wheel arches. It really does stand out on the road, and for the right reasons. Mercedes has a strong brand image, and with the AMG GT being at the top of the ladder in the Mercedes-AMG range, it is one of the most desirable cars you can buy at this price point.”
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Parkers+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“Sizzling sports car with searing speed and sensational sound”
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The Sunday Times+

Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mustang that Waitrose would sell you.” (Jeremy Clarkson)
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The Telegraph+

Model reviewed: GT R
“The Mercedes-AMG GT R is a car of immense ability and considerable charm: one that’s a treat for the eye and ear, and offers a driving experience that’s always challenging but no longer disconcerting. A flawed diamond for sure, but a diamond nonetheless.”
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Model reviewed: GT coupé
Score: 8 / 10
“In the finest traditions of its predecessors, the Mercedes-AMG GT is a big, noisy muscle car that provides a hit of adrenaline at a moment’s notice. Go into it with that in mind, and you’ll love it, but if you’re after an everyday proposition, the Porsche 911 is a better buy.”
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Top Gear+

Model reviewed: Coupé range
Score: 8 / 10
“Dramatic, fast and useable, with Mercedes’ thoroughness and AMG’s sporting genes.”
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What Car?+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Many of its rivals are more agile and better sports cars to drive, but the Mercedes-AMG GT is still a lot of fun and looks and sounds fantastic.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

The Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé was not crash tested by Euro NCAP during its production life.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé was not lab tested by Green NCAP during its production life.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of January 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Mercedes-AMG GT to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the GT, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	22 mpg	E	22 – 22 mpg	E – E

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	288 g/km	D	276 – 292 g/km	D – D

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	50	F	50 – 50	F – F

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a very expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

We don’t currently have servicing and maintenance costs, but fuel consumption is very poor and insurance costs are in the highest group.