2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43

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Rating7.0

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Compact Sedan
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$89,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The athletic appearance compliments the performance.

Bothersome entry from rear doors.

AMG GT 43 becomes the new base trim on the GT lineup

Effortless acceleration makes things fun.

Don't have a lot of storage places.

Standard MBUX infotainment system

A comfortable cabin is always welcomed.

Confusing infotainment system.

Specs & Features

$89,900

price

362 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

369 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

9-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the mid-size sedan segment, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 is a direct competitor to the Porsche Panamera, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, and the Maserati Quattroporte Sedan. The AMG GT 43 carries an MSRP of $89,900 as the standalone base trim in the lineup. It is offered with a 3.0L Turbocharged Inline-6 engine with a 48-Volt EQ Boost mild hybrid system and a 9-Speed Automatic transmission, producing 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the AMG GT 43 manages 0-60 MPH in 4.8 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 22 MPG.

Buying Advice

Despite being an entry-level trim, the GT 43 flaunts its features with pride, which include power heated front seats, a power trunk, blind-spot assist, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and an automatic parking system. If you would like to add more then don’t be shy from options such as ventilated front seats, a heated windshield, and a dashcam. If you want to get chauffeured in the rear seats then the executive rear seat package is perfect. It offers heated and cooled rear cupholders, rear-cabin wireless charging, 3-zone automatic climate control, and 40/40-split folding twin rear seats.

Trims

    Base
    $89,900 onwards
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • Led headlights
    • Power-Adjustable front seats
    • Simulated leather upholstery
    • Sunroof
    • Wireless charging pad

Compare to similar cars

Price

$36,000- $48,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.55

Horsepower

252 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

260 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

6.45

147 hp @ 5000 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.37

345 hp @ 5500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

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Gasoline

7.86

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.92

139 hp @ 6100 rpm

126 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

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Gasoline

7.69

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

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Gasoline

7.14

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

132 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.26

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

294 lb.-ft. @ 1550 rpm

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Gasoline

8.06

255 hp @ 5800 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

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Gasoline

8.11

444 hp

443 lb.-ft.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.03 sec13.9 sec162 mph
    2021 BMW M5

    Ranked #1

    2.8 sec10.9 sec163 mph
    3 sec--
    3.41 sec--
    3.6 sec12.3 sec130 mph
    3.65 sec12.3 sec190 mph

    2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      20 mpg25 mpg22 mpg21.1 gal.422/527.5 mi.
      33 mpg43 mpg37 mpg12.4 gal.409.2/533.2 mi.
      30 mpg41 mpg34 mpg13.5 gal.405/553.5 mi.
      30 mpg38 mpg33 mpg13.2 gal.396/501.6 mi.
      29 mpg39 mpg33 mpg12.4 gal.359.6/483.6 mi.
      2021 Mazda 3

      Ranked #4

      28 mpg36 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/475.2 mi.

      2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        199.2 in.81.5 in.57.3 in.4.6 in.116.2 in.
        199.2 in.76.9 in.57.3 in.4.6 in.116.2 in.
        199.2 in.81.5 in.56.8 in.4.6 in.116.2 in.
        199.1 in.74.6 in.56 in.4.7 in.115.7 in.
        197.2 in.83.4 in.56.1 in.4.3 in.115.3 in.
        2021 BMW M5

        Ranked #4

        196.4 in.74.9 in.58 in.5.2 in.117.4 in.

        2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.7 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.12.7 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.88.6 cu.ft.176 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.
          2021 Audi S6

          Ranked #3

          13.7 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.143.2 cu.ft.72.2 cu.ft.
          2021 BMW M5

          Ranked #5

          14 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.71.3 cu.ft.

          2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            34 cu.ft.12.7 cu.ft.12.7 cu.ft.-
            15.9 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.-
            48.9 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.-
            5.2 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.-
            68.8 cu.ft.11.9 cu.ft.68.8 cu.ft.-
            2021 Audi S6

            Ranked #6

            74.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.76 ft.

            2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -4530 lbs.
              -3990 lbs.
              1295 lbs.3685 lbs.
              1158 lbs.3516 lbs.
              825 lbs.2910 lbs.
              -3422 lbs.

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