The Mercedes-AMG GT SUV has made its global debut as one of the most powerful electric SUVs in the German marque’s range. It is offered in three variants (GT 53, GT 55 and GT 63) and is based on AMG.EA electric vehicle architecture. The SUV also features an 800V battery system. The top-spec GT 63 produces 1,169hp and can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds. Other models in the lineup include the entry-level GT 53 with 544hp and the mid-spec GT 55 with 816hp. The Mercedes-AMG GT 53 will be available in Germany from October 20, 2026, with prices starting at Euro 113,050 (approximately Rs 1.21 crore). The GT 55 and GT 63 variants will follow in spring 2027. For now, Mercedes-AMG has not confirmed the GT SUV’s launch in India.
It is first full-size SUV developed entirely in-house.
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: Powertrain
The GT 63 sits at the top of the model range with three axial-flux electric motors that churn out 1,169hp of maximum power and 2,000Nm of torque. According to Mercedes-AMG, the variant has a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 2.5 seconds and 0 to 200km/h in 6.8 seconds. Add the Driver’s Package and the top-spec model boasts a top speed of 270km/h.
The GT 55 is positioned in the middle of the lineup, with the same three-motor setup but 816hp of power and 1,860Nm of torque. It can do a 0 to 100km/h sprint in 2.8 seconds and has a 270km/h top speed with the Driver’s Package.
Finally, the GT 53 is the entry-level version, which uses two synchronous electric motors, one on each axle. It makes a combined 544hp of power and 800Nm of torque. The 0 to 100km/h acceleration time stands at 3.8 seconds, while the claimed top speed is 250km/h with the Driver’s Package.
All three boast all-wheel drive. The top two can shuffle torque between the rear wheels and shut off the front motor when it isn’t needed. The GT 53 relies on a two-speed gearbox at the rear and brings in the front motor for extra grip.
It will be available in GT 53, GT 55 and GT 63 versions.
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: Battery, Range
The Mercedes-AMG GT SUV’s GT 63 and GT 55 can be had with either a 106kWh or a 128kWh battery. The automaker claims up to 700 kilometres of WLTP range from the larger pack and up to 585 kilometres from the smaller one, depending on model and configuration. The GT 53 comes only with the 106kWh battery and has a claimed range of up to 668 kilometres.
The 800V system makes use of directly cooled cylindrical cells to manage temperatures during high-power driving and charging. The 106kWh battery charges at up to 600kW on DC. The bigger 128kWh pack goes up to 710kW. The larger battery is claimed to charge from 10% to 80% in 12 minutes. The company also claims that the larger battery can gain up to 450 kilometres of WLTP range in 10 minutes, while the smaller battery can add up to 380 kilometres in the same period.
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: Exterior and Interior
The has the stance of a performance car. You get a steep nose, low roofline, wide track, and flared arches. There are also star-shaped daytime running lights at the front and six circular elements in the taillamps. The SUV also gets an optional illuminated grille. It features an active rear spoiler and adjustable air vents in the front bumper.
The cabin is equipped with a 14-inch central touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. A separate 14-inch display for the front passenger is available as an option. Running Mercedes-Benz’s newest MB.OS software, the infotainment system integrates AI assistants from ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Gemini. The SUV features a three-seat rear bench with folding backrests, 607 litres of boot space (1,740 litres with the seats down) and a storage compartment at the front of 111 litres. There’s also a separate 78-litre frunk.
It comes with a 14-inch central multimedia display.
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: Suspension And Features
As for the chassis, the GT SUV gets AMG Active Ride Control+, an active hydraulic setup that keeps body roll and pitch in check when you corner, accelerate, or brake. It’s standard on the top-spec GT 63 and is offered as an option on the mid-spec GT 55. An active rear-wheel steering is fitted across the range. It turns the rear wheels opposite to the front wheels at low speeds. At higher speeds, the wheels turn in the same direction to enhance stability. The SUV gets carbon-ceramic brakes standard on the higher-spec GT 63. The GT 53 and GT 55, on the other hand, use steel brakes. That said, the carbon-ceramics are available as an option on the GT 55.
Mercedes-AMG has also equipped the GT SUV with an AMGFORCE Sport+ modem, which adds to the driving experience by simulating engine sounds and gear shifts. It recreates the sound of a V8 engine in the GT 63 and GT 55, and a six-cylinder unit in the GT 53. The GT 63 and GT 55 versions also benefit from AMG Race Engineer. It gives drivers the ability to adjust motor response, cornering behaviour, and traction control.