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2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

2.9s

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AMG GT: 2.9 s2.7 s6.1 sQuicker on the left
34 coupes (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
63 S 4-Door Coupe AWD4.0L630 hpN/A3,666 lb3445.82.9 sEstimate9-speed automaticAWD$161,900
Black Series 2-Door Coupe RWD4.0L720 hpN/A3,666 lb3935.12.9 sEstimate7-speed DCTRWD$325,000
63 Coupe 4-Door AWD4.0L577 hpN/A3,666 lb3156.43.1 sEstimate9-speed automaticAWD$140,600
C 2-Door Coupe RWD4.0L550 hpN/A3,666 lb3006.73.5 sEstimate7-speed DCTRWD$153,500
C Roadster RWD4.0L550 hpN/A3,666 lb3006.73.5 sEstimate7-speed DCTRWD$165,100
2-Door Coupe RWD4.0L523 hpN/A3,666 lb2857.03.7 sEstimate7-speed DCTRWD$118,600
Roadster RWD4.0L523 hpN/A3,666 lb2857.03.7 sEstimate7-speed DCTRWD$130,700
53 4-Door Coupe AWD3.0L429 hpN/A3,666 lb2348.53.9 sEstimate9-speed automaticAWD$99,950
43 4-Door Coupe AWD3.0L362 hpN/A3,666 lb19710.14.5 sEstimate9-speed automaticAWD$89,900
AMG GT R Coupe4.0L577 hpN/A3,666 lb3156.4N/AN/AN/A$165,600

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

7 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
3.0L1362 hp43 4-Door Coupe AWD$89,900Base$1,745Base
3.0L1429 hp53 4-Door Coupe AWD$99,950+$10,050$1,745$0
4.0L2523 hp2-Door Coupe RWD$118,600+$18,650$2,259+$513
4.0L2577 hp63 Coupe 4-Door AWD$140,600+$22,000$2,133+$388
4.0L2550 hpC 2-Door Coupe RWD$153,500+$12,900$2,259+$513
4.0L1630 hp63 S 4-Door Coupe AWD$161,900+$8,400$2,133+$388
4.0L1720 hpBlack Series 2-Door Coupe RWD$325,000+$163,100$2,259+$513

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
7-speed DCT52-Door Coupe RWD$118,6002.9 s
9-speed automatic443 4-Door Coupe AWD$89,9002.9 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the 43 4-Door Coupe AWD: 362 hp, 22 mpg, $89,900. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

AMG GT by year

2.7 s2.8 s2.9 s3.0 s3.1 s3.2 s3.3 s201920202021
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
02004006008001,000201620182020202220242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: 1.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT2.9 s2021 Lexus LC4.4 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and 2021 Lexus LC
Measure2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT2021 Lexus LC
Trim63 S 4-Door Coupe AWDLC 500 RWD
0-602.9 s4.4 s
BasisEstimateTested
Horsepower630 hp471 hp
Curb weight3,666 lb4,340 lb
hp per ton344217
lb per hp5.89.2
MSRP$161,900$93,050

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked