2023 Mercedes-AMG GT43 / GT53 / GT63
Starting at $93,550

Highs Bonkers acceleration from V-8 models, exotic looks, high-end cabins.
Heart-stoppingly low prices, comfortable rear seat headroom, confusing infotainment interface.
Verdict With room for four passengers and great performance, the AMG GT is the great white shark among luxury sedans.

Review
The 2023 Mercedes-#AMG GT sedan synthesizes performance and presence in a way few four-doors can. Mechanically, it’s based on the E-Class estate rather than the GT sports car, but no matter – it behaves much the same as the two-seater. The straight-six in the GT43 and GT53 models has plenty of muscle, but the twin-turbo V-8-powered #GT63 models are the apex predators of the lineup. Handling is satisfyingly sporty for such a large vehicle – and brilliant in the most aggressive models. The fact that you can take three passengers with you at your pleasure is an added plus. Despite the car’s performance potential, it doesn’t skimp on luxury; the interior is well crafted with fine materials and dotted with modern amenities. Rear-seat headroom isn’t as generous here as it is in the E63 sedan, but the GT’s low roofline makes up for that deficit with a more exotic look.

What’s new for 2023?
The #V8-powered GT63 and GT63 S models return in 2023 after a one-year hiatus. These high-performance variants of the GT sedan receive the same styling updates that the #GT43 and GT53 models received last year. In addition, the top model GT63 S E-Performance joins the range with a whopping 830 horsepower plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
Pricing and who to buy from
GT43: $97,050
GT53: $107,850
GT63: $150,350
GT63 S: $171,500

Engine, transmission and performance
Under the hoods of the GT43 and GT53 is a stout 3.0-liter inline-six engine that features a turbocharger, intercooler, electric supercharger and small electric motor. After braking, the electric motor and supercharger fill the brief gap in torque delivery before the turbo kicks in at full boost. The 3.0-liter, which makes a combined 429 horsepower in the GT53, snaps necks when you hit the gas pedal. In our tests, the GT53, which has a conventional nine-speed automatic transmission, sprints to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, and its sports suspension delivers smooth, responsive cornering and sports-car levels of traction. The GT63 and GT63 S are powered by a powerful 4.0-liter V-8. It’s a technological tour de force with dry-sump lubrication, direct injection and twin turbochargers mounted in its V. It’s rated at 575 horsepower in the GT63 and is bumped up to 630 horsepower in the GT63 S. These models also get a dual nine-speed automatic transmission with clutch and air suspension. In our tests, the GT63 S needed just 2.9 seconds to reach 60 mph. That’s as fast as the Porsche Panamera Turbo. An even more powerful GT63 S E-Performance plug-in hybrid model has been confirmed for 2023 and uses a rear-mounted electric motor to boost combined output to 830bhp. Asphalt everywhere should be worried.

Interior, comfort and cargo
While much of the GT’s interior is shared with #Mercedes’ other four-door coupe, the CLS, the large console between the seats appears to have been lifted from the GT sports car. It’s a little obtrusive, but it gives the feeling of a sporty cockpit. The interior design is generally futuristic and visually exciting, but with some of its ergonomics, it can take some time. It’s also a four-seater, which might be a problem for some families. Aggressively bolstered sport seats are standard and comfortable, while a thick flat-bottomed steering wheel, aluminum trim and digital gauge cluster live up to the performance sedan’s mission. Build quality is exceptional and materials are in line with AMG prices. It’s a hatchback, and the GT coupe’s rear seats fold down to increase cargo space if you want to pick up some 2-by-4s at your local Lowe’s. With the rear seats in place, there is 12.7 cubic feet of space in the rear cargo area. That’s enough for most, but the Porsche Panamera offers more.