2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53

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Rating7.1

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Midsize Sedan
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$99,950
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Remarkable performance from the AMG-tuned powertrain

Rear visibility is limited due to the thick pillars

A new panoramic sunroof has been added

Looks like a proper AMG

The infotainment system is not as intuitive as its competitors

Tremendous boot space for a sedan

Specs & Features

$99,950

price

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

horsepower

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

9-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2020 Mercedes Benz AMG GT 53 makes for an excellent contender in the midsize sedan class. With only one trim on offer, the Mercedes Benz AMG GT 53 has a base MSRP of $99,950, competing directly with the Porsche Panamera 4S, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, and the Audi S7. Only a 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 engine is offered, mated to a 9-Speed Automatic gearbox. Together, they produce 429 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, the AMG GT 53 maintains a combined fuel economy of 21 MPG. Mercedes Benz offers the AMG GT 53 in 9 stunning colors, with the Jupiter Red being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

Just like other expensive sports sedans, the AMG GT 53 is offered in a single trim only but Mercedes-AMG lets the buyer choose plenty of interior and exterior personalization options as well as packages depending on the buyer’s taste.

Trims

    Base
    $99,950 onwards
    • 17 inch steel Wheels
    • Day-Night Rearview Mirror
    • Full Cloth Headliner
    • Illuminated Front Cupholder
    • Power 4-way passenger lumbar support
    • Urethane Gear Shifter Material

Compare to similar cars

Price

$99,950

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.13

Horsepower

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

Capacity

4

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$76,650

Gasoline

7.84

523 hp @ 5500 rpm

553 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$86,450- $157,700

Gasoline

7.59

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$102,700- $110,000

Gasoline

7.94

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

553 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$75,500- $89,800

Gasoline

7.46

345 hp @ 5500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$109,500- $140,500

Gasoline

8.08

424 hp @ 5750 rpm

428 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

5

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$81,200

Gasoline

7.34

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$73,800- $81,650

Gasoline

8.4

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$107,350- $111,750

Gasoline

7.59

603 hp @ 5750 rpm

627 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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$69,950- $73,445

Gasoline

7.58

362 hp @ 5500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.1 sec--
    2020 BMW M5

    Ranked #1

    2.8 sec10.9 sec163 mph
    3.42 sec-158 mph
    3.49 sec14.7 sec-
    3.6 sec10.9 sec-
    4.29 sec--

    2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/506.4 mi.
      24 mpg31 mpg26 mpg21.1 gal.506.4/654.1 mi.
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg21.1 gal.443.1/590.8 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg24 mpg20.6 gal.453.2/597.4 mi.
      21 mpg27 mpg23 mpg21.1 gal.443.1/569.7 mi.
      2020 Audi S6

      Ranked #4

      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg19.3 gal.347.4/540.4 mi.

      2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        199.2 in.76.6 in.57.3 in.4.6 in.116.2 in.
        207.4 in.74.9 in.58.2 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.
        207.2 in.76.7 in.58.3 in.-124.8 in.
        199.2 in.76.6 in.56.8 in.4.6 in.116.2 in.
        199.1 in.74.6 in.56 in.4.7 in.115.7 in.
        196.4 in.75.1 in.56.6 in.5 in.115.7 in.

        2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.7 cu.ft.-12.7 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.88.8 cu.ft.
          11.9 cu.ft.81.4 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.
          2020 Audi S6

          Ranked #3

          13.7 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.
          2020 BMW M5

          Ranked #4

          18.7 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.71.3 cu.ft.
          11.9 cu.ft.-64.7 cu.ft.

          2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            12.7 cu.ft.12.7 cu.ft.12.7 cu.ft.-
            -13.1 cu.ft.--
            2020 BMW M5

            Ranked #3

            71.3 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.71.3 cu.ft.-
            62.5 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            2020 Audi S6

            Ranked #5

            74.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.6 ft.
            64.7 cu.ft.11.9 cu.ft.64.7 cu.ft.-

            2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              951 lbs.4594 lbs.
              -4447 lbs.
              -3974 lbs. -
              2020 Audi S6

              Ranked #1

              1102 lbs.4486 lbs.
              915 lbs.4244 lbs.
              2020 BMW M5

              Ranked #1

              925 lbs.4370 lbs.

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