2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Sedan

　　

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Review

byAlex NishimotoCorrespondent

　　Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.

　　Mercedes-Benz has discontinued the AMG GT coupe and convertible for 2022, leaving the sedan as the sole offering. The sedan — Mercedes calls it a four-door coupe, just so you know — gets a further paring down, with the high-performance GT 63 S trim getting the ax, at least for the initial part of the model year. There is a possibility that it will return later for 2022 if Mercedes can sort out the supply chain issues that have made it difficult to build the V8s found in its various AMG 63 trim vehicles.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$218/mo  for AMG GT 43

　　AMG GT 43

　　43 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) - $92,500 MSRP53 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) (Most Popular) - $102,600 MSRP

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　There's still plenty to like about what's left for the 2022 AMG GT. This "four-door coupe" takes the aggressive styling and low-slung coupe shape of the AMG GT sports car and incorporates it into a sedan body. It comes in two flavors for 2022: GT 43 and GT 53. Both are enjoyable to drive thanks to smooth power and plenty of available luxury features.

　　Yet we've also found the AMG GT has some deficiencies compared to its main rivals, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe and Porsche Panamera. Make sure to check out the categories of our test team's Expert Rating below to help you decide if this Benz is the best midsize sport sedan for you.

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　　Average

　　7.6

　　out of 10

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Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the AMG GT drive? We tested the GT 53 sedan. Its engine feels strong and responsive around town and is incredibly smooth. Standard all-wheel drive means plenty of traction, too. At our test track, the AMG GT 53 accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. That's on par with other rival six-cylinder sport sedans we've tested such as the Audi S7 and BMW 840i Gran Coupe. The automatic transmission downshifts quickly when you need it and smoothly when you don't. The GT 53's engine stop-start system is unobtrusive too.

　　Unfortunately, the rest of the GT 53 can't match the engine's strong performance. Every car in this class is big and heavy, but the GT 53 doesn't hide its mass as well as the Porsche Panamera or Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. The suspension helps it corner flat, but the steering lacks the precision we want from a truly great sport sedan. The brakes, too, were off the mark in our emergency braking distance tests, though they feel plenty strong in day-to-day driving. A wide turning radius that makes it hard to pull off tight U-turns is another demerit here.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the AMG GT? The AMG GT 53's suspension is tuned firmer than we'd prefer from a sport sedan. While it's comfortable on smooth highways, the car transmits more road imperfections into the cabin than the Audi S7 or BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe. Wind and road noise is higher than we prefer too. At least the inline-six's exhaust note sounds pretty sweet.

　　Our test vehicle was equipped with the optional AMG Performance seats. They're thinly padded and don't offer much adjustment unless you opt for the additional adjustment package at an extra cost. Heated and ventilated seats are an option, too, as is a rear bench seat. Seems like nickel and diming to us. That said, the front seats are comfortable, and the rear buckets are well padded.

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