Although sedans are not at their best, sports sedans weather the storm as best they can. Halfway between a supercar and a family vehicle, the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe 4-Door Saloon It is one of the wildest models of the German house. A Mercedes AMG GT Coupé of extended bodywork that can expose many pure-bred sports cars on the market.
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Test Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door CoupeAlthough the name is somewhat strange because it can be confused with the two-seater coupe, the reality is that both models are aimed at potentially different customers. Based on the commercial success achieved with the reduced model, in 2018 Mercedes decides to create a superior version in size and similar in capabilities. The 4-door AMG GT was born with the aim of being one of the most radical sports sedans on the market.
Not an easy task considering the nature of its rivals. In these years he has earned a well-deserved reputation as a savage. In 2020 it undergoes a small update, a very slight facelift which focuses mainly on the introduction of more technology and new, more efficient mechanical variants, some of them with the DGT ECO label thanks to the use of low hybridization systems.
Technical characteristics of the Equipment of the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé Berlina
Although the name of Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé Saloon doors may make us think that it uses the same platform as the AMG GT Coupé, the reality is that under the muscular bodywork of the saloon a chassis similar to that of the Mercedes E-Class y Mercedes CLS, although of course it suffers from the typical tuning of the AMG division of the house.
We are not talking about a compact model, much less. The AMG GT sedan is located within the F segment, that is, a segment over five meters long. In the specific case at hand, the external measures are: 5,05 meters long, 1,87 meters wide and 1,45 meters high. To these levels must be added a minimum weight of 2.045 kilograms and a battle of 2,95 meters.
A wheelbase large enough for five passengers to fit inside, although Mercedes also offers versions with only four seats. Two later in a deluxe drumstick. As far as load capacity is concerned, the minimum trunk volume is 456 liters for the MHEV mechanics and 461 liters for the rest of the family.
Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé Berlina
The Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé Berlina is not a conventional sedan. In its mechanical portfolio we are not going to find discrete low-power, high-efficiency solutions. For the German super sedan, the largest engines in the house are reserved. The range is made up of three different versions, two gasoline and a plug-in hybrid. All units arrive with a typical house 4MATIC + all-wheel drive system, and with a nine-speed automatic gearbox called AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G.
The access variant is the AMG GT 43 4MATIC+. It uses a low hybridization scheme or Mild-Hybrid. It has a turbocharged block of six cylinders in line and 3.000 cubic centimeters. It is associated with a 48-volt auxiliary electrical system that allows it to offer the DGT ECO label. develop a total of 367 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. With that same mechanical scheme we find the AMG GT 53 4MATIC that raises performance to 435 horsepower and 520 Nm of torque.
Above all the units we find the plug-in hybrid variant. A unit called Mercedes-MG GT 63 SE Performance. It has a 204 horsepower electric motor and a 6,1 kWh capacity battery. It joins the well-known four-liter twin-turbocharged V8 block for generate a maximum of 843 horsepower and 1.470 Nm of torque. Top speed of 316 kilometers per hour, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,9 seconds and an electric range of 12 kilometers.
Equipment of the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé Saloon
Man does not live by speed or sportsmanship alone. From the inside the AMG GT Coupé Berlina is like a Mercedes more. It is made of luxury materials such as leather or wood, but you can also add other finishes typical of the world of competition such as Alcantara or carbon fiber. A mixed environment that transmits sportsmanship even from a standstill.
In this case the saloon makes a show of an interior that mixes the design of an E-Class and an AMG GT Coupé. While the dashboard is taken from the sedan, the large center console comes from the two-seater sports car. As usual, Mercedes puts up for sale different finishes or environments such as: Designo, AMG aerodynamic package or AMG 63 exterior aesthetic package for those units that are not under the hood.
As far as equipment is concerned, the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Saloon Enjoy a wide range of technologies and systems that will make life on board more luxurious, comfortable and safe. It is worth highlighting elements such as the LED matrix headlights, instrument panel and multimedia system screen with a 12,3-inch panel, electric and heated front seats, 360-degree camera, high-quality sound system, Head-Up Display, navigator and a complete team of assistants and driving aids.
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The Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé Saloon of Km 0 and Second Hand
The AMG GT 4-door is not an affordable model, but it is a highly desired model. Although sedans are not going through their best moment, sports units are widely sought after. Its high cost makes many buyers look for units in secondary sales channels, where it shows a very low depreciation percentage, similar to that of its most direct rivals.
If we take a look at the second-hand channel, we see that there are few units for sale. Keep in mind that we are talking about a young production model. Within the few units available the cheapest are found at starting prices close to 95.000 euros. The Km 0 market is non-existent because dealers do not accumulate stock, demands are low, and customers prefer more particular configuration options.
Rivals of the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé Saloon
When someone talks about a sports car, they imagine an AMG GT coupé or a Mercedes AMG GT Roadster however, it is also possible to associate that concept with a more familiar format. Of course, the format is not the most popular of all. The rivals of the AMG GT Coupé Berlina are found in the premium F segment. Important figures such as the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide y Maserati Quattroporte. Among all of them, the Mercedes stands out for its sporty appearance and its very high performance, only surpassed by the Porsche.
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Price of the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Sedan
It is time to deal with the ugly matter of money. In no case are we talking about an affordable or popular sedan for most pockets. The starting price of the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé Berlina is 146.089 euros, without offers or promotions. That value corresponds to an AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ model with 435 horsepower. The most expensive unit of all is the AMG GT 63 SE Performance. Its 843 horsepower have a starting price of 230.000 euros, without offers or promotions.
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