Every Mercedes-AMG Coupe Ranked By Its 0-60 Time

Mercedes-AMG produces the fastest and most powerful versions of Mercedes-Benz production cars on sale today. The AMG division is also one of the last remaining auto brands that is keeping the coupe segment alive, finding creative ways to make both two- and four-door coupes. It’s no surprise that there are multiple choices when it comes to deciding on a Mercedes-AMG coupe to buy today.

To outline all the coupe models in AMG’s lineup and see which ones trump the other in acceleration, we have organized all models on sale today by their 0-60 mph times, starting from slowest to fastest.

All information has been sourced from Mercedes-AMG. Engine choices and horsepower data are primarily for North American models. Coupe models in this list include all 2-Door and 4-Door ‘Coupe’ models currently available in Mercedes-AMG’s North American lineup. In cases where the MSRPs are quoted, note these prices exclude additional fees such as the destination fee, applicable taxes, title, and dealer charges.

11 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Coupe

0-60 MPH Time: 4.8 Seconds

Starting this list is one of the cheapest Mercedes-AMG coupe models currently available – the CLA 35 AMG. Based on the CLA compact coupe-sedan, it has a 2.0L turbocharged inline-four featuring mild-hybrid assistance to achieve high performance numbers and efficiency. The AMG-four cylinder pushes 302 horsepower and can get this subcompact sedan-coupe to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. It’s also one of the more affordable Mercedes-AMG models.

10 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupe

0-60 MPH Time: 4.8 Seconds

Previously occupied by the CLS-Class, Mercedes’s four-door coupe is currently taken up by the GT 4-Door Coupe. Essentially the GT Coupe with an extended wheelbase that adds seating for two/three additional rear occupants and more cargo space onboard, the 4-Door Coupe lineup begins with the GT 43 model. The entry-level Mercedes-AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupe brings a 3.0L turbocharged inline-six with mild hybrid assistance that produces 362 hp.

All power from this Mercedes coupe sedan goes through AMG’s Speedshift TCT nine-speed automatic transmission to the AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system. AMG also utilizes the 3.0L turbocharged inline-six with hybrid assistance powerplant in the GT 4-Door Coupe’s larger SUV/crossover sibling, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe, if buyers want the same performance figures in a more practical family vehicle.

9 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 (2-Door Coupe)

0-60 MPH Time: 4.5 Seconds

The latest iteration of the two-door Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe is currently available in four variants, with the GT 43 Coupe serving as the entry-level model, with pricing for the GT 43 starting at $105,900. Now sharing the same platform as the latest Mercedes-AMG SL-Class (R232), this two-door hardtop coupe features the smallest engine available among the AMG GT Coupe range – a 2.0L turbocharged inline-four featuring Mercedes’s mild-hybrid ‘EQ Boost’ technology.

While it is a similar powertrain to the CLA 35 sedan, the GT 43 has more power available with 416 hp in total, and features a nine-speed automatic. The GT 43 Coupe is also the cheapest AMG in this list to feature rear-wheel drive; it’s ideal for AMG customers who desire a little bit of unrestrained driving thrills versus the security of AWD.

8 Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe

0-60 MPH Time: 4.4 Seconds

Moving up the four-door AMG GT Coupe lineup, the GT 53 4-Door Coupe is next in line. Stepping up to the GT 53 grade allows buyers to enjoy 429 hp, reducing the 0-60 mph time of this luxury coupe-sedan to 4.4 seconds (0.4 secs faster than the GT 43 4-Door Coupe).

In addition to the power bump, GT 53 models bring AMG performance brakes, a sports exhaust system, and a three-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

7 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe

0-60 MPH Time: 4.0 Seconds

The Mercedes CLE is an all-new coupe model that replaces both the C-Class and E-Class Coupe nameplates. For now, the CLE range is topped by the AMG CLE 53. The featured powertrain in this AMG coupe is another 3.0L turbocharged inline-six with hybrid assist, good for 443 hp.

In addition to the familiar AMG-specific suspension, brake, and 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive systems to keep the power on the road, the CLE 53 also features AMG Ride Control suspension and active rear-axle steering for added stability and turn-in at both low and high speeds. The power steering assist can also be adjusted to three different stages to make steering control more suited for different situations or preferred driving styles.

6 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S Coupe

0-60 MPH Time: 4.0 Seconds

If the AMG-upgraded CLA 35 Coupe does not satisfy enough in power, buyers can step up to the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S model. The 2.0L turbocharged inline-four has no hybrid assistance, but Affalterbach’s engineers have tuned it to produce 416 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, which are impressive numbers for a small-displacement engine.

Just like its less powerful sibling, it is equipped with an AMG-tuned version of 4Matic+ all-wheel drive as standard (with a rear-wheel-drive bias for extra driver engagement) – the 45 S can take the this setup further with an optional ‘Drift’ mode to break traction and for added hooliganism (in closed environments). If Mercedes fans are keen to give the likes of the Audi RS3 Sedan some decent competition in the subcompact performance executive sedan lineup, the CLA 45 S is the best weapon of choice to tackle Audi’s five-pot engine and quattro all-wheel drive.

5 Mercedes-AMG GT 55 (2-Door Coupe)

0-60 MPH Time: 3.8 Seconds

Stepping up to the two-door coupe’s Mercedes-AMG GT 55 model brings a significantly more powerful engine under the hood. The GT 55 is one of the last remaining AMG models to utilize a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8; in this form, it pushes out 469 hp and 516 lb-ft. Keeping to AMG’s strict philosophy of ‘one man, one engine’ applied to the production process of its engines, all the V8s are assembled by hand and signed off by the sole engine craftsman responsible, in the form of a plaque on the engine block.

AMG’s SPEEDSHIFT MCT nine-speed automatic transmission is utilized to send power to all four wheels, and for GT 55 models, is further assisted with an electronic limited-slip differential equipped as standard. Pricing for the GT 55 coupe models works out to $137,550 – prior to the introduction of the cheaper and less powerful GT 43, this served as the entry level model within the two-door AMG GT coupe range.

4 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door Coupe

0-60 MPH Time: 3.3 Seconds

Want the same raw AMG-tuned 4.0L twin-turbo V8 but need to pair it with a practical sedan body? The GT 63 4-Door Coupe is the model to look into. It features AMG Dynamic Select – the brand’s preset drive select systems to transform the engine, steering, and shift settings between comfort-oriented to more aggressive, hardcore setups also comes standard, allowing this luxury sedan to seamlessly transition from highway cruiser to trackday performer at will.

Buyers that want this amount of horsepower but in a bigger crossover/SUV package should look into Affalterbach’s efforts to upgrade the GLE, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Coupe – which utilizes the same 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 to reach power figures of 603 hp.

3 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 (2-Door Coupe)

0-60 MPH Time: 3.1 Seconds

The second most powerful model in the Mercedes-AMG GT two-door coupe lineup is the GT 63. This AMG Coupe still utilizes a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 as featured in the GT 55, but it now makes 577 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. The result is that the GT 63 can achieve 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds. In addition to its standard AWD and active rear-axle steering, the GT 63 Coupe features active aerodynamic body features to assist with high-speed cornering – including active louvers for reduced drag/lift, and an active carbon fiber underbody that works in tandem with the Dynamic Select modes to keep the car more planted on the road.

2 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe

0-60 MPH Time: 2.8 Seconds

If passenger comfort for four/five people and getting everyone point to point at max speed is what you require, the top-of-the-line AMG GT S E Performance 4-Door Coupe is the model to choose. Buyers who feel the 4.0L turbo V8 does not offer enough performance on tap now get an additional plug-in hybrid setup – the results increase the power output to 831 hp, reducing the 0-60 mph time to just 2.8 seconds. With its impressive horsepower and torque figures, this makes it one of the fastest and most powerful four-door AMG sedans currently on sale.

1 Mercedes-AMG AMG GT 63 S E Performance (2-Door Coupe)

0-60 MPH Time: 2.7 Seconds

Cut out the rear seats and shorten the body to a traditional two-door grand tourer, but keep the GT 63 S E Performance internals, and you get the quickest and most expensive Mercedes-AMG Coupe on this list to reach 60 mph. The two-door coupe version of the AMG GT 63 S E Performance achieves 0-60 mph in just 2.7 seconds – nearing the same acceleration figures of the AMG ONE hypercar.

The engineers went all out to incorporate as many of their new, innovative performance technologies within this GT Coupe to maximize the plug-in hybrid’s potential – from their performance-grade plug-in hybrid system to the AMG electric drive unit with an individual two-speed gearbox, to name a few. Also coming as standard are cast carbon ceramic disc brakes, to provide this high-performance coupe with ample stopping power.

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Mercedes-Benz