Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: electric SUV with up to 1,169 hp

Mercedes-AMG is expanding its electric GT range with the GT SUV. The model, around 5.10 metres long, is based on the AMG.EA architecture like the previously presented GT 4-Door Coupé and is the first full-size SUV developed independently by AMG. At launch, Mercedes-AMG names three variants: GT 53, GT 55 and GT 63. The GT 53 can be ordered in Germany from October 20, 2026 and costs from 113,050 euros including 19 percent VAT. The more powerful versions follow in spring 2027; the manufacturer has not yet named prices for them.

Drivetrain and performance

• The GT 53 uses one permanently excited synchronous motor each on the front and rear axles. System output is 400 kW (544 hp), with maximum torque of 800 newton metres. With the Driver’s Package it reaches 250 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds.
• In the GT 55, three axial-flux motors work together to produce 600 kW (816 hp) and up to 1,860 newton metres. With the Driver’s Package, top speed is 270 km/h, and the sprint to 100 km/h takes 3.1 seconds.
• The top GT 63 model also comes with three axial-flux motors. Together they produce up to 860 kW (1,169 hp) and deliver a maximum of 2,000 newton metres. Mercedes-AMG quotes 2.7 seconds for 0 to 100 km/h, and top speed with the Driver’s Package is 270 km/h.

In the GT 55 and GT 63, the two rear motors are combined in a shared High Performance Electric Drive Unit. The front drive unit combines an axial-flux motor with a spur-gear transmission, integrated parking lock and liquid-cooled silicon-carbide inverter. Continuous output is 530 kW (721 hp) in the GT 55 and GT 63, and 270 kW (367 hp) in the GT 53. Maximum boost output is available for 53, 55 or 63 seconds depending on the model. All variants use AMG Performance 4Matic+; the GT 55 and GT 63 additionally receive torque vectoring on the rear axle.

Battery, charging and range

The high-voltage battery operates at 800 volts and uses directly cooled cylindrical cells around which an electrically non-conductive oil flows. Usable capacities of 106 kWh or 128 kWh are available for the GT 55 and GT 63, while the GT 53 receives only the 106-kWh battery. With 106 kWh, Mercedes-AMG quotes a WLTP range of 525 to 585 kilometres for the GT 55 and GT 63, and 620 to 700 kilometres with 128 kWh. The GT 53 reaches 597 to 668 kilometres. DC charging power is up to 600 kW or 710 kW depending on the battery. Charging from 10 to 80 percent is said to take eleven minutes with the smaller battery and twelve minutes with the larger one. At AC charging points, a maximum of 11 kW is possible.

Chassis, aerodynamics and interior

The technical package includes active rear-axle steering and the fully variable all-wheel-drive system. The newly developed Active Ride Control Plus combines air springs with active pitch and roll stabilization; it is standard in the GT 63 and optional in the GT 55. The GT 55 and GT 63 also have active aerodynamic elements: a roof spoiler changes its position from 150 km/h, while slats in the front manage the cooling airflow. Inside, the GT SUV combines a low driver position with a rear compartment oriented more toward comfort. The 14.0-inch central display, the 10.2-inch instrument cluster and a 14-inch passenger display are part of the cockpit concept. Luggage capacity is 607 to 1,740 litres, with an additional 111 litres of storage available under the front hood. For an internal-combustion feel, AMGForce Sport+ offers simulated V8 or six-cylinder sound, artificial gearshifts and seat shakers.