2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53

　　

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　The AMG GT is Mercedes' largest sport sedan and is the only AMG GT model left after the discontinuation of the coupe and convertible models last year. It's larger than the E-Class and sporty CLS, but it's smaller than the flagship S-Class. The AMG GT looks and drives sportier and offers more power than most Mercedes sedans, which lean more toward comfort than performance. It's the Mercedes to get if you want a large sedan, or "four-door coupe," that provides loads of fun behind the wheel.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger 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

　　$222/mo  for AMG GT 53

　　AMG GT 53

　　53 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) (Most Popular) - $106,700 MSRP

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　Overall, the AMG GT sedan offers an attractive blend of luxury, tech, comfort and performance. But it's not the only large and sporty luxury sedan you should consider. Others, like the Porsche Panamera and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, also provide lots of power, engaging driving dynamics and plenty of comfort. There's also the Audi S7 to consider, and if you don't mind an all-electric sedan, the Audi e-tron GT might be up your alley. To help you decide if the AMG GT is right for you, check out our Expert Rating below to get our test team's full review of the Mercedes' performance, tech, comfort and more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.6

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

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 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'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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