2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63

And now, as a reinforcement plan, the three-pointed star has come up with the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door coupe. The Mercedes-AMG GT63 4 door, rests upon the MRA platform that is also utilized by its family siblings such as the C-Class, E-Class, CLS and many more. Dynamic, explosive, ultra-luxurious, these are the terms that best define the GT63 4 door coupe.

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door coupe is available in two variants, the GT 63 and the GT 63 S. The GT 63 is procurable at a price of $136,500 whereas the hotter Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4 door coupe comes at $159,000.

Trim	Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door coupe	Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4 door coupe
MSRP	$136,500	$159,000
Key Features	Dynamic AMG Engine	Dynamic AMG Engine
	Improved Cornering Abilities	Improved Cornering Abilities
	Drift Mode	Drift Mode
	AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed Sports Transmission	AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed Sports Transmission
	GT Specific Handling	GT Specific Handling
		AMG Dynamic Plus Interior Settings
		AMG Performance Bucket Seats

Our Recommendation For the Best Trim

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door coupe is already an expensive set of wheels, with prices starting from $136,500 for the base model. Moreover, it packs more than enough power under the hood to knock you off your feet. So in case, you are eyeing the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door coupe S for the additional punch, we would suggest you go with the base model only until and unless you do not have an extra-ordinary knack for power. However, the S variant also gets a slightly different interior scheme and AMG Performance bucket seats. 

The car debuts in a trio of familiar model designations, and the three-engine lineup includes inline-six and V-8 offerings, all fed with forced induction - Car and Driver

Engine & Transmission

The 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door coupe gets a hyper-powered 4.0L twin-turbo V8, that can churn out a 570 bhp along with 627 lb-ft of torque. The 4Matic+ AWD arrangement connects the back axle to the front axle and ensures perfect torque displacement. This feature facilitates the transition from AWD to RWD. Moreover, variable AMG engine mounts establish the perfect link between the engine and the body in various handling scenarios, you can control the setup's functionality by the means of numerous drive modes.

Coming to transmission, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed Sports Transmission is tailor-made for variable driving situations. The 9 gear programmed transmission makes the shift transitions hardly noticeable and almost always keeps you within the model speed band.

Models	Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door coupe	Porsche Panamera	Audi RS7 Sedan
MSRP	$136,500	$128,300	$110,700
Engine	4.0L Twin-Turbo V8	4.0L V8	4.0L Biturbocharged V8
Transmission	9-Speed Dualshift	8-Speed Manual	8-Speed Automatic
Horsepower	570 hp	542hp	560 hp
Torque	627 lb.-ft.	627 lb.-ft.	553 lb.-ft.

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door coupe, which houses a 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, is intoxicated by power. The ride offers the best power in the segment followed up by the Audi RS7 Sedan and Porsche Panamera. Well, possession of great power, has its own cost, as advocated by the GT 63’s price sticker. The three-pointed star’s offering is the most expensive offering of the segment. 

Acceleration

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door coupe gives its competitors a taste of dust when it comes to power and performance. Boasting a 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 which can churn out 570 hp and a torque of 627 lb-ft. The remaining task is completed by the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed Sports Transmission, making this pair of wheels simply shoot like an arrow.

Models	Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door	Porsche Panamera	Audi RS7 Sedan
0-60 MPH	3.3 sec	3.9 sec	3.6 sec
Quarter mile	11.0 sec	13.6 sec	11.2 sec
Engine	4.0L V8	4.0L V8	4.0L V8

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door is the fastest among all its competitors. The 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 along with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed Sports Transmission grant the Merc tremendous acceleration abilities. 

Braking and Handling

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door gets its halting powers by a set of carbon-ceramic brakes. The Mercedes-AMG offering comes befitted with 4-wheel discs. Carrying around a lot of weight, the 4 door GT 63 comes befitted with great braking specs. However, the 60-0 distance for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door is not out yet. 

Model	Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door	Porsche Panamera	Audi RS7 Sedan
Brake Front (in.)	15.4	16.1	15.4
Brake Rear (in.)	14.2	15	14
Curb Weight (lbs.)	4343.1	4398	4497
60-0 MPH (ft.)	N/A	111	101

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door’s greater weight has negative implications on its fuel efficiency. Though just by a nick, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door lags behind its competitors in terms of fuel economy.

Model	Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door	Porsche Panamera	Audi RS7 Sedan
MPG (city)	15	18	14
MPG (highway)	20	25	24
MPG (combined)	17	21	19

The Porsche Panamera offers the best-in-class fuel efficiency, followed up by the Audi RS7 Sedan and finally the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door. The Porsche and the Audi, being lighter in weight than the Merc, add more miles per gallon to their figures.

Aside from the sheer quality of the materials, the GT 4-door’s cabin is dominated by the widescreen cockpit, the IMAX of cars, which combines two hi-res 12.3in screens whose bonded glass has a smartphone lustre.- Topgear

Seating and Comfort

The cabin of the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door portrays just another level of luxury. The ride comes fitted with the active multi-contour seating arrangement. The S variant gets the AMG Performance Bucket Seats and provides great support while cornering and under-acceleration. Though at the same time they are as comfortable as performance-oriented and can refresh you by giving a great massage.

Model	Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door	Porsche Panamera	Audi RS7 Sedan
Passenger capacity	4	4	4
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	40.8/57.8/58.6	37.9/54.6/43.1	36.9/57.2/41.3
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	38.2/57.2/58.6	34.5/52.0/32.4	36.6/55.9/37.0

All the cars that we have in question here seat 4 people and are comfortable as hell. Although, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door offers the greatest space and the most comfortable seating arrangement. The Audi RS7 Sedan follows up to be the runner-up and the Panamera lags in this aspect. 

Infotainment

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door utilizes a hybrid edition of the refreshed MBUX interface. Although it is based on previous year's software and lacks the voice assist technology. The main focus of the information panel is a touchpad on the center console. This panel primarily functions as a gear selector and is great at feedbacks. The steering wheel of the GT 63 4 door can also be considered a part of the infotainment arrangement, as it spreads out all the dynamic controls one needs while driving, within the reach of their fingertips. The infotainment system also offers: 

• AMG Dynamic Plus Package
• Pushable screens
• 12.3-inch instrument cluster screen 
• A 12.3-inch infotainment touch panel 
• Steering Wheel Shifters
• Adaptive Dampers
• 23-speaker Burmester Sound Arrangement (Optional)
• Steering Wheel Placed Drive Selector Knob
•  Steering Wheel Placed Suspension, Traction and Exhaust Controllers 

Cargo Volume

Cargo specifications for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door are yet to be announced.

Model	Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door	Porsche Panamera	Audi RS7 Sedan
Cargo Volume with rear seats up (ft.3)	N/A	17.4	24.5
Cargo Volume with rear seats down (ft.3)	N/A	N/A	N/A

The AMG GT 4-Door has its own body, with a low-slung silhouette and a steeply raked windshield. - Car and Driver

Dimensions and Weight

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door is a four-door variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT. It offers great space and family vehicle's comfort along with the power of a sports tourer. It feels great to drive on tarmac and is agile on corners. The ride is long, heavy and looks uberly luxurious. The GT63 is a handsome boy, with a swift aerodynamic body. What completes the look for the ride is a 20-fin Air Panel grille which makes the front end of the ride look supremely appealing. Now, taking a slide on that dipping roofline, the rear end is complemented by a multi-stage spoiler, which along with giving the GT63 a sleek look, also contributes towards increasing the ride's stability under tight braking scenarios. 

The car is great on weight though, but that does not affect its on-road performance. 

Model	Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door	Porsche Panamera	Audi RS7 Sedan
Curb weight (lbs.)	4343.1	4398	4497
Length(in)	199.2	198.8	197.3
Width(in)	76.9	76.3	75.2
Height(in)	57	56.1	55.9
Ground clearance (in)	4.9	5.4	4.3
Wheelbase (in)	116.2	116.1	114.8
Track width (in) F/R	65.7/65.5	65.2/64.5	64.3/64

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door comes out as the longest, tallest and the widest offering of the segment followed up by the Porsche Panamera and the Audi RS7 Sedan.

Exterior Features

Some of the prominent exterior features are as follows: 

• AMG Design Ideology
• Ultra Sleek LED Tail Lights
• Dynamic Turn Indicator
• Frameless Side Windows
• Sleek Multibeam LED Headlights
• AMG Aerodynamics

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door comes loaded with safety features that are always at the forefront to ensure the safety of the driver and the passengers. Though the IIHS and the NHTSA data is not yet available for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door, still here are some of the standard safety features on the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door:

• Electronic Stability Control
• Side Impact Beams
•  Driveline Traction Control
• ABS
• Active Parking Assist
• Blind Spot Detector
• Automated Parking Sensor
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• eCall Emergency Assist SOS
• Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Curtain Airbags
• Back-up Camera
• Childseat Sensor
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Seat-Mounted Side Airbags 

Porsche Panamera:

The Porsche Panamera is a stunning pair of wheels. The Panamera was resculpted recently, and what came out was a bigger Panamera, with a restructured interior layout, boasting Porsche’s hottest engines and gearboxes. However, when put in front of the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door, the Panamera comes out to be underperforming in terms of performance, power, and output. On one hand where the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door is putting up a whopping 570 horsepower, the Panamera bows down at 542 horsepower. Keeping the performance aside, Panamera also loses to the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door in terms of dimensions as the latter is bigger, wider, and taller than the Porsche. 

Audi RS7 Sedan:

RS7 is a very desirable offering from the Lord of the Rings (Audi), with a sleek, flowing design, the RS7 can kill by looks. With Quattro AWD the car is as engaging to drive as it can get. Befitted with a 4.0L Biturbocharged V8, the RS7 produces an undisputed 560 hp along with 553 lb-ft. Of torque. However, now the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door is here to make a claim, with an astonishing power output of 570 horsepower, the three-pointed star’s fabrication gives the RS7 a run for its money. Speaking of the dimensions, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door lends the RS7 a knockout punch with its massive interior spacing and mesmerizing body design. And finally, with an ultra-luxurious cockpit and cutting-edge technology on-board, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door emerges as the ultimate king of the ring for this segment.

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door is a result of the commendable efforts of the scientists at Afflatebach. The car is a complete winner on almost all the aspects and provides everything an enthusiast can ask for. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door carries the motorsport level rush along with a luxury family tourer’s convenience. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door is not just all looks, the car feels dominating yet stable not only in a straight line but also while attacking the corners.

Yes, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door is the best this segment can offer, but here is the catch, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door is also the highest priced option to go for. So if you don't mind burning a hole of this size in your pocket, we would recommend you to go for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4 door.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a more sensible choice? The track-focused GTR or the GT63 4 door sedan? 

The track-focused GTR costs approximately $20,000 more than the GT63 4 door. Both cars get a similar engine and power figures. However, the track-focused GTR is available only as a coupe and can accommodate 2 persons, whereas the GT 63 has a passenger capacity of up to 4 people. The GTR boasts a greater set of driving dynamics and is havoc on track, whereas the GT63 can pull off both the roles - a perfect family car, and a menacing track machine. 

Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 available as a convertible? 

No, the GT63 does not offer any convertible variant. 

What is the top speed for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 4 Door? 

The GT63 4 door offers a top speed of 193 MPH