Mercedes-AMG GT SUV is the first full-size SUV AMG developed entirely in-house in its 59-year history, and the second car built on the AMG.EA electric architecture.
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV orders open n Europe on the 20th of October, the GT 53 will start at 113,050 eurosi. The GT 63 and GT 55 follow in European spring 2027. Australian prices and further specification details will come closer to the local launch.
The GT 63 uses the same 3 axial flux motors as the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, and matches its 860kW peak output. Mercedes-AMG GT SUV is assembled at Sindelfingen in Hall 32, which was retrofitted for AMG.EA production. The plant, founded in 1915, also produces the pressed parts, body-in-white, and the paintwork.
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV motors and outputs
The GT 63 and GT 55 use 3 axial flux motors. The rear axle has a pair of them in a single housing, each with its own planetary gearbox. The front axle gets a single motor with a spur gearbox and an integrated parking lock. A Disconnect Unit decouples the front motor under light loads to cut drag losses. It reconnects for acceleration and regenerative braking.
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The GT 53 has 2 synchronous motors, front and rear. Its front motor also decouples under light loads. The rear uses a 2-speed transmission. First is short, for standing starts and city traffic, and second suits motorway speeds.
All 3 models use AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. The GT 63 and GT 55 add torque vectoring between the rear wheels. Pulling both paddles in the C, S, or S+ modes triggers boost for more power and torque and a sharper accelerator. It also tightens the seatbelts. Boost lasts 63 seconds in the GT 63, 55 seconds in the GT 55, and 53 seconds in the GT 53.
| GT 63 | GT 55 | GT 53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motors | 3 axial flux | 3 axial flux | 2 synchronous |
| Peak power/torque | 860kW/2,000Nm | 600kW/1,860Nm | 400kW/800Nm |
| Continuous output | 530kW | 530kW | 270kW |
| 0-100km/h | 2.7sec | 3.1sec | 4.2sec |
| Top speed (Driver’s Package) | 270km/h | 270km/h | 250km/h |
Those 0-100km/h times are without a rollout. With a 1-foot rollout, the GT 63 does 0-100km/h in 2.5 seconds and 0-200km/h in 6.8 seconds.
Batteries and charging
Every Mercedes-AMG GT SUV uses an 800V battery with directly cooled cylindrical cells. The GT 53 gets a 106kWh pack, and the GT 63 and GT 55 offer it or a 128kWh pack. The cells are 105mm tall and 26mm in diameter, with laser-welded aluminium housings and an NCMA cathode with a silicon-containing anode. Energy density is over 298Wh/kg. Non-conductive oil flows directly around each cell to cool it.
| 106kWh | 128kWh | |
|---|---|---|
| Models | GT 63, GT 55, GT 53 | GT 63, GT 55 |
| Modules | 18 | 22 |
| Peak DC charging | 600kW | 710kW |
| 10-80% DC | 11 min | 12 min |
| 10-80% at a 400kW charger | 14 min | 16 min |
| WLTP range added in 10 min | 386km (GT 63, GT 55), 440km (GT 53) | 454km |
| Energy added in 10 min | 70kWh | 83kWh |
| WLTP range | 525 to 585km (GT 63, GT 55), 597 to 668km (GT 53) | 620 to 700km |
AC charging is 11kW, and the battery also charges at 400V stations, switching from 800V mode automatically. The car supports 5 fast-charging standards.
| Standard | Region |
|---|---|
| CCS2 | Europe |
| GB/T | China |
| CHAdeMO | Japan |
| CCS1 | South Korea |
| NACS | USA |
Combined consumption is 20.9 to 23.8kWh/100km for the GT 63 and GT 55, and 18.8 to 21.1kWh/100km for the GT 53.
The body-in-white is a new design that mixes aluminium and steel with fibre-reinforced composites. The battery is mounted centrally in a protective safety box that forms part of the crash structure. A Central Coolant Hub combines pumps and valves in a compact housing for a single large cooling circuit. It can direct cooling to the drive units when the battery doesn’t need it.
Suspension and brakes
AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL+ is standard on the GT 63 and optional on the GT 55. Active hydraulic elements replace conventional anti-roll bars, fed by a central pump with controlled valves. The system adds triple-stage air springs, an 8.2L pressure reservoir, and hydraulically interconnected dampers. Ride height adjusts in near real time, lowering at speed to cut drag, and limits dive under braking and nose lift under acceleration.
Suspension is multi-link front and rear, with the front link, steering knuckles, and front wheel carriers being forged aluminium to cut unsprung mass. Standard active rear-axle steering turns the rear wheels turn opposite to the fronts below 80km/h with up to 6 degrees of adjustment. Above 80km/h they turn up to 1 degree in the same direction.
| GT 63 | GT 55 | GT 53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | Carbon-ceramic (standard) | Steel (standard), carbon-ceramic (option) | Steel |
| AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL+ | Standard | Optional | Not listed |
| Active rear-axle steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Vertical slats in the front bumper, called the AEROKINETICS Airpanel, stay shut to cut drag. They open when temperatures pass set thresholds and more cooling air is needed. The GT 63 and GT 55 also get an active roof spoiler that moves from 150km/h. It lowers drag or adds stability and traction depending on how the car is being driven. The drag coefficient is 0.27 for the GT 63 and GT 55, and 0.28 for the GT 53.
Drive modes and sound
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV has 7 AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive modes.
| Mode | What it does |
|---|---|
| Comfort | Balanced set-up, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive for efficiency, understeer bias, comfortable suspension |
| Sport | Permanent all-wheel drive, direct response, firm suspension for public roads |
| AMGFORCE Sport+ | Combustion engine simulation |
| RACE | Reduced driver assists, permanent all-wheel drive, firm suspension, lower ride height, plus Drift Mode, Drag Race, Track Race, Launch Control |
| Slippery | Early ESP intervention, permanent all-wheel drive, soft suspension for rain, snow, or ice |
| Eco | Front axle disengaged on demand, optimised aerodynamics, lower power and torque, lower top speed |
| Individual | Every parameter set by the driver |
AMGFORCE Sport+ plays a V8 recording in the GT 63 and GT 55, and a six-cylinder in the GT 53. The recordings come from more than 100 measurements taken with 16 microphones on reference cars including a Mercedes-AMG GT R. The mode adds simulated AMG SPEEDSHIFT gear changes through the paddles, its own driver’s display, and seat shakers. A sound slider adjusts the engine sound and other sound profiles.
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Sound profile | Powerful, Balanced, Silent |
| Character scale | Classic to Futuristic |
| Future sound modes | Launch Control, Boost, Showtime |
In the GT 63 and GT 55, AMG RACE ENGINEER uses a single high-performance chip to control the drivetrain and brakes, along with energy recovery. Its 3 rotary controls are on the centre console.
| Control | What it adjusts |
|---|---|
| Response Control | Motor response to the accelerator, from comfortable to direct |
| Agility Control | Torque distribution, from understeer to controlled oversteer (RACE, AMGFORCE Sport+, or Sport with ESP off) |
| Traction Control | Traction control intervention across 9 levels (RACE, AMGFORCE Sport+, or Sport with ESP off) |
The Predictive Performance Manager was first used on the CONCEPT AMG GT XX record run. In RACE or SPRINT mode it varies power output section by section around a circuit. It holds energy back on downhill runs and tight bends, then spends it on climbs and long straights.
Cabin and screens
The driver faces a 14.0-inch multimedia display angled towards them and a 10.2-inch instrument cluster. A separate 14-inch passenger display is available. MBUX is based on MB.OS and integrates 3 AI agents (ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, Google Gemini).
| Display style | Shows |
|---|---|
| Classic | Central-tube design with power meter and rev counter |
| AMG Special | AMG-specific central-tube design with power meter and rev counter |
| Pure | Streamlined speedometer |
| Vehicle Data | Temperatures and tyre data |
| Trip | Navigation and journey information |
| App | What it does |
|---|---|
| AMG PERFORMANCE MENU | Real-time driving and drivetrain data across 6 screens |
| AMG SET-UP | Assigns functions and drive modes to the steering wheel buttons, plus an Aero Set-up menu |
| AMG TRACK PACE | Records more than 80 data points 10 times a second, with lap and sector times, braking points in the head-up display, and an augmented reality racing line |
| Screen | Shows |
|---|---|
| Energy Flow | Energy flow and power output at the front and rear axles |
| Aero Flow | Status of the active aerodynamics |
| Warm up | Optimum operating and tyre temperatures |
| IWC Watch | Stopwatch for lap times |
| Dynamic | Physical forces such as lateral acceleration, plus tyre pressure and suspension status |
| Power | Drivetrain status and available electrical power |
An optional dashcam records HD video to USB storage with overlays (lap times, mini-map, vehicle data). It isn’t offered in every market.
AMG Performance seats with integrated headrests are optional, as is a Burmester 4D sound system. A 3-seat rear bench is standard, with folding backrests and electrically folding headrests. The SKY CONTROL panoramic glass roof switches between transparent and opaque. Outside, the grille and the star can be illuminated as options, and the tail has 6 circular tail-lights.
Every Mercedes-AMG GT SUV is 2,001mm wide on a 3,040mm wheelbase, and 5,084mm long, or 5,080mm as a GT 53. The boot holds 607L on the VDA measure, the frunk holds 78L, and kerb weights range from 2,525kg to 2,715kg.
MANUFAKTUR offers more than 60 paint finishes, and for the first time adds colour accents to the forged wheels and seatbelts.
| Item | Options |
|---|---|
| Paint | More than 60 MANUFAKTUR finishes |
| Forged wheels | Matt vanadium silver, matt copper, or matt black with an Angel Blue, Sunny Lime, or Orange Flame rim flange |
| Seatbelts | Fjord Blue, Green Hell, or Orange Flame |
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV
| GT 63 | GT 55 | GT 53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| European price | To follow (spring 2027) | To follow (spring 2027) | From 113,050 euros |
| Australian price | To follow | To follow | To follow |
| Electric motors | 3 axial flux motors | 3 axial flux motors | 2 synchronous motors (PSM) |
| Peak power/torque | 860kW/2,000Nm | 600kW/1,860Nm | 400kW/800Nm |
| Continuous output | 530kW | 530kW | 270kW |
| Drive | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ AWD | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ AWD | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ AWD |
| Top speed (Driver’s Package) | 270km/h | 270km/h | 250km/h |
| 0-100km/h | 2.7sec | 3.1sec | 4.2sec |
| 0-100km/h (1-foot rollout) | 2.5sec | 2.8sec | 3.8sec |
| 0-200km/h | 7.2sec | 9.9sec | 14.6sec |
| 0-200km/h (1-foot rollout) | 6.8sec | 9.4sec | 13.8sec |
| Boost duration | 63sec | 55sec | 53sec |
| Nominal voltage | 800V | 800V | 800V |
| Battery (net) | 106kWh/128kWh | 106kWh/128kWh | 106kWh |
| Peak DC charging | 600kW/710kW | 600kW/710kW | 600kW |
| Peak AC charging | 11kW | 11kW | 11kW |
| DC 10-80% | 11min/12min | 11min/12min | 11min |
| WLTP range added in 10 min | 386km/454km | 386km/454km | 440km |
| Energy added in 10 min | 70kWh/83kWh | 70kWh/83kWh | 70kWh |
| Energy added in 5 min | 41kWh/48kWh | 41kWh/48kWh | 41kWh |
| Kerb weight (DIN) | 2,585kg/2,695kg | 2,605kg/2,715kg | 2,525kg/2,635kg |
| Length/width/height | 5,084/2,001/1,656mm | 5,084/2,001/1,656mm | 5,080/2,001/1,653mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,040mm | 3,040mm | 3,040mm |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.28 |
| Frontal area | 2.80m² | 2.80m² | 2.80m² |
| Combined consumption (kWh/100km) | 20.9 to 23.4/21.2 to 23.8 | 20.9 to 23.4/21.2 to 23.8 | 18.8 to 21.1 |
| Urban consumption (kWh/100km) | 17.7 to 19.8/18.0 to 20.2 | 17.7 to 19.8/18.0 to 20.2 | 15.5 to 17.1 |
| CO2 class | A | A | A |
| WLTP range | 525 to 585km/620 to 700km | 525 to 585km/620 to 700km | 597 to 668km |
| WLTP urban range | 606 to 680km/719 to 806km | 606 to 680km/719 to 806km | 732 to 809km |
| Boot (VDA/liquid) | 607L/1,740L | 607L/1,740L | 607L/1,740L |
| Frunk (liquid) | 111L | 111L | 111L |
| Frunk (VDA) | 78L | 78L | 78L |
| Brakes | Carbon-ceramic | Steel (carbon-ceramic optional) | Steel |
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