- The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door debuts with a fully electric powertrain and a new design.
- The new GT 4-Door makes up to 1,153 horsepower in the 63 specs, or 805 horsepower in GT55.
- The super sedan gets to 60 miles per hour in just 2.0 seconds.
- It has an estimated range of 435 miles (700 kilometers) on the WLTP cycle.
The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door is more than just a facelift—it represents a whole new era for AMG performance. Inspired by the wild AMG GT XX concept from a few years back, the updated four-door coupe brings a completely new design language and a major change under the (theoretical) hood.
The biggest surprise (or maybe not if you’ve been paying attention) is that the V8 is gone. In its place is a fully electric powertrain, making this the first all-electric model in the AMG GT lineup. While it may not have the same exhaust note as before, Mercedes makes up for it elsewhere.
The new GT 4-Door promises more power, quicker acceleration, and the same high-performance character AMG fans expect—just delivered a bit differently.
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A Whole New Look
Mercedes gave the exterior a full redesign, borrowing a lot of inspiration from the AMG GT XX concept—especially the sloping roofline and similar grille design. That said, there are still a few obvious differences between the two.
For starters, the production version actually has a rear window, which is kind of important. It also swaps out the concept’s rear lightbar for a blacked-out taillight strip, similar to what Mercedes has been using on some of its newer models.
Aerodynamics also play a huge role in the AMG GT 4-Door’s design, with two active aero elements doing most of the work. There’s a speed-activated rear spoiler that improves airflow at higher speeds, along with a rear diffuser that extends a couple of inches out from the bumper. Together, they help the AMG GT 4-Door achieve an impressively low drag coefficient of just 0.22 cD.
Mercedes gave us a preview of the AMG GT 4-Door’s interior a couple of months ago, but there’s still plenty worth talking about. The big highlight is a brand-new infotainment setup that, at least for now, is exclusive to the GT 4-Door.
It features an angled driver display with air vents tucked behind it, flowing into a passenger screen similar to what we’ve seen in other modern Mercedes models. Physical buttons are kept to a minimum, though the drive mode dials on the center console are a nice touch and feel genuinely solid to use.
Even with the screen-heavy layout, the rest of the cabin feels impressively upscale. We got the chance to sit in a pre-production model in Germany, and the mix of leather, carbon fiber, and metal throughout the interior all felt seriously high quality. That said, the GT 4-Door still uses the same somewhat cheap-feeling plastic air vents found in the S-Class.
The roof is another standout feature and a first for Mercedes. The Sky Control panoramic glass roof has embedded LEDs that display the AMG logo, adding a pretty wild effect at night. If that’s not your thing, the glass can also switch between transparent and frosted with the touch of a button.
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Interior
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The rear seats in the GT 4-Door aren’t exactly roomy, but taller passengers will still be more comfortable back there than they would be in most other four-door coupes. Rear passengers get USB-C ports and their own HVAC controls, though there’s no fold-down center armrest with cupholders. Instead, dropping down the middle section just opens up a pass-through to the trunk without any extra storage space.
And since the AMG GT 4-Door is fully electric, it gets a frunk—finally. It’s not massive at just 2.1 cubic feet, but it’s big enough for charging cables or a small bag, which is honestly all most people will need.
One cool detail is that, unlike traditional AMG gas-powered models that have a plaque on the engine, the GT 4-Door has its plaque inside the frunk. It includes a QR code that links to videos from the engineers, designers, and builders behind the car, each sharing little facts and stories about its development. It’s a bit gimmicky, sure, but still a pretty fun touch.
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A Bigger, Better Battery
The AMG GT 4-Door uses an all-new battery system developed by Mercedes, featuring newly designed battery cells with direct cooling for each individual cell. The cells are smaller and slimmer than before, which allows for a denser battery pack that improves both power output and driving range. The 106.0-kilowatt-hour battery powers three axial flux motors—two mounted at the rear and one up front—giving the car a rear-biased all-wheel-drive setup.
As for range, Mercedes says the GT 4-Door can travel up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) on the WLTP cycle. It also supports ultra-fast 600-kilowatt charging, which can add more than 286 miles (460 kilometers) of range in just 10 minutes. That’s the same charging and battery tech that helped the AMG GT XX concept complete its record-setting endurance run of more than 3,404 miles in 24 hours.
At launch, the AMG GT 4-Door will come in GT55 and GT63 trims. The GT55 produces up to 805 horsepower and a massive 1,328 pound-feet of torque, sending power to all four wheels. With that setup, Mercedes says it can hit 60 mph in just 2.4 seconds.
The more powerful GT63 model takes things even further, putting out up to 1,153 hp and 1,475 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough to launch the car from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.0 seconds. Top speed for both versions is electronically limited to 186 mph.
Mercedes is also giving the GT 4-Door an AMG Drive Unit with several drive modes, including Sport+. In that mode, the car pumps a V8-inspired soundtrack through the speakers that mimics everything from a deep idle rumble to a full-on roar under hard acceleration. It’s surprisingly convincing, even if it’s still artificial.
Will it win over every die-hard V8 fan? Probably not. But for anyone struggling to let go of big engine noises in the EV era, it’s at least a fun compromise.
Pricing
Mercedes hasn’t announced official pricing for the next-gen AMG GT 4-Door yet, but the GT53 is expected to start somewhere in the low six-figure range. Prices will likely jump noticeably compared to the outgoing model, largely because of the new electric powertrain. Mercedes expects the cars to arrive at dealerships by late 2026.
Motor1’s Take: Despite the high power figures, we’re a bit skeptical of the AMG GT 4-Door losing its engine. A Mercedes V8 solves most problems, so we’re interested to see what an engineless AMG GT 4-Door will be like. Hopefully, this won’t be too hard a sell to traditional Mercedes-AMG buyers.
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