2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S

　　

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S 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.

　　, rating written byMichael CantuVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　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 63 S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 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

　　$267/mo  for AMG GT 63 S

　　AMG GT 63 S

　　63 S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A) (Most Popular) - $170,350 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

　　7.4

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the AMG GT 63 S drive? We tested the AMG GT 63 sedan. With a 0-60 mph time of just 3.1 seconds, it's among the quickest cars we've ever tested, no matter the doors. It pulls hard to redline and cracks off upshifts quickly on its way through the quarter-mile marker, posting a time of 11.1 seconds at 123.5 mph. The engine is a real treat, with lots of power and nice, even delivery.

　　But this sport sedan is less impressive when you don't have the throttle pinned to the floor. Braking performance was disappointing for a car in this class in our testing. The pedal is overly firm and lacks feedback, so it can be hard to consistently come to smooth stops. Full 60-0 mph stops at our test track were somewhat uneven too. The transmission can feel clumsy around town, and the engine stop-start system is pretty abrupt when it fires back up.

　　Overall handling is solid, but it doesn't feel as sharp or as light on its feet as other performance sedans. The steering is direct but lacks feedback, and even rear-axle steering can't hide just how big of a car the GT sedan really is. It does make it easier to park, but rear-axle steering can make handling feel odd and unnatural.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the AMG GT 63 S? This AMG'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 RS 7 or BMW M8 Gran Coupe. At city speeds, you'll feel bumps and potholes even in the Comfort drive mode. Wind and road noise is higher than we prefer too. At least the V8'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, so we suggest opting for the standard AMG seats. Heated and ventilated seats are an option, too, and our test car was missing the latter. Seems like nickel and diming to us.

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