- Turbo inline-four and V-8 engines
- Great reflexes
- Super-quiet cabin
- Obnoxious louder exhaust setting
- Buttons instead of paddle shifters
- Non-communicative steering feel
Mercedes makes the AMG GT sports car more accessible for 2025 with a new, less expensive base model. It supplements an existing range of V-8 coupes that aim to take the fight to the Porsche 911. Other premium performance car rivals include the BMW M8 and Chevrolet Corvette.
Looking for the similarly named sedan model? Read about the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe here.
What's New
Mercedes redesigned the AMG GT for the 2024 model year, giving the coupe a new exterior and interior design, available 2+2 seating, and two available V-8 engines. Now, the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT lineup gains a more affordable entry-level model with the turbo-four, rear-drive GT43.
What We Think
This version of the AMG GT features the track-ready performance of the previous model but with a softer edge. It's capable of E-Class levels of coddling and quietude, and body control is outstanding. Power delivery is strong and responsive regardless of engine, but we wish there was a louder exhaust setting that didn't have the pops and bangs.
The steering wheel is both a touch too heavy and doesn't provide enough feedback, and we also didn't care for the button-like paddles at our fingertips. They were less satisfying to use than traditional paddle shifters. Our test team has yet to see if this AMG GT is a better match performance-wise compared to the Porsche 911, but our limited time with it already suggests it's a vehicle you can drive daily or road trip in and be much less fatigued afterward.
Which Powertrains Come in the AMG GT?
The new AMG GT43 is the only model in the lineup without a V-8. It features a hand-built 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder mild hybrid. Output measures 416 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, and like the V-8 models, the GT43 gets a nine-speed automatic.
The AMG GT43 is also the only variant in the range with RWD and not AWD. Mercedes estimates 0-60 mph launches in as little as 4.5 seconds with this setup.
The middle grade is now the AMG GT55. Its hand-built 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 develops 469 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes says it should cover 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds. The same engine is tuned to produce 577 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque in the AMG GT63. The car maker pegs the brawniest model's 0-60 mph at 3.1 seconds.
How Else Is the GT43 Different From Other 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT Cars?
A handful of exterior details distinguish the GT43 from the rest of the lineup. It features larger air inlets in the front fascia and narrower front and rear fenders, including a track that's 0.7 narrower in the front and 1.7 inches narrower at the rear axle. The front fenders get a new trim element, and the GT43's exhaust finishers are round instead of trapezoidal like the V-8 models.
Three new exterior design packages will also be specific to the GT43. An AMG exterior chrome package adds high-gloss chrome accents on the front fascia, front fenders, and side sill panels. AMG also offers two levels of Night package—the entry-level version comes with exterior trim in high-gloss black, dark chrome trimmed tailpipes, and a rear tinted window. Night Package II blacks out the grille, badging, and rear Mercedes star with dark chrome.
Safety
Standard driver assist features should include automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beams, and lane keeping. Blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera, traffic sign recognition, and semi-autonomous driving features should also be available. In our First Drive of the AMG GT63, we thought its semi-autonomous driving system confidently centered the car between lane boundaries and carefully maintained a gap between its front bumper and the car ahead.
Cargo Space and Interior Room
The 2025 AMG GT offers small rear seats. Thus equipped, trunk volume is 11.3 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 23.8 cubes with the rear seats folded. Compare that to the C8 Corvette, which has cargo capacity of 12.6 cubic feet between its front and rear trunks.
Technology
Standard features include an 11.9-inch touchscreen with the latest version of MBUX infotainment, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Ambient lighting, touch controls, and a hands-free trunk are also offered. Optional equipment includes massaging front seats and a head-up display.
When Can I Buy an AMG GT? How Much Will It Cost?
The V-8 models arrive at U.S. dealerships in the first half of 2024 with four-cylinder models to follow at some point after. We expect the 2025 GT43 will start over $100,000, and the GT55 has been confirmed to start at just over $136,000. The GT63 goes for about $177,000.
