Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupé: 544 hp electric entry

Mercedes-AMG has added an entry-level version to its recently launched four-door GT, and it is anything but modest. The GT 53 4-Door Coupé pairs a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with up to 400 kW (544 hp) and a claimed 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of 3.5 seconds. An 800-volt battery with directly cooled cylindrical cells is quoted at more than 800 km (497 miles) of WLTP range and up to 600 kW of DC charging power. German sales open on 13 August 2026 from €115,430.

Mercedes-AMG is broadening the family of its recently unveiled four-door GT with a new base model. The GT 53 4-Door Coupé sits below the GT 55 and GT 63, but shares the same electric architecture and much of the same hardware — including the drive programme that pipes a simulated inline-six soundtrack into the cabin.

“With the new GT 4-Door we have made an absolute statement. A highly dynamic car that convinces in every respect. Now we are expanding the family with a very attractive entry model at an equally attractive price. It combines the commanding power of the drivetrain with the emotional sharpness that distinguishes Mercedes-AMG: precise, intense and gripping.” — Dr Stefan Weckbach, Chairman of the Management Board of Mercedes-AMG GmbH (translated from the German-language release)

Two motors, two gears

Two permanently excited synchronous motors deliver a combined peak of 400 kW (544 hp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft), with continuous output quoted at 270 kW (367 hp). The rear unit runs through a two-speed transmission: a short 11:1 first gear for launches and city driving, and a 5:1 second gear tuned for high-speed pull, efficiency and motorway comfort, with shift points tied to the selected DYNAMIC SELECT programme. Mercedes-AMG says the rear drive unit achieves 93 per cent efficiency from battery to wheel on long-distance runs.

The front motor acts as a boost unit and is engaged through a disconnect clutch when extra power or traction is called for; at low loads it decouples and stops turning to save energy. The sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes a claimed 3.5 seconds, and top speed is limited to 230 km/h (143 mph) — or 250 km/h (155 mph) with the optional AMG Driver’s Package.

Range and charging

The 800-volt battery holds 106 kWh of usable capacity and is good for more than 800 km (497 miles) on the WLTP cycle, according to the manufacturer. Combined consumption is quoted at 18.5–15.6 kWh/100 km, with 0 g/km of CO₂ and a CO₂ class of A.

Charging is where the pack’s design shows its purpose. All 2,660 cylindrical cells — 105 mm tall and 26 mm across, in laser-welded aluminium housings and spread across 18 modules — are bathed directly in a non-conductive oil, which the company says keeps temperatures even and output stable. On an 800-volt charger the car accepts up to 600 kW, enough for more than 534 km (332 miles) of range in ten minutes on Mercedes-AMG’s figures. On 400-volt infrastructure the system switches modes automatically.

Chassis, aero and the six-cylinder illusion

AMG RIDE CONTROL air suspension with adaptive damping is standard, with Comfort, Sport and Sport+ damper settings and separate valves for rebound and compression. Drive goes through AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with torque vectoring across the rear axle.

Aerodynamics are active at both ends of the tail: a standard AEROKINETICS rear spoiler stays retracted below 150 km/h (93 mph) before stepping through several angles — steepest for maximum downforce, and manually selectable via a steering-wheel button — plus an optional AEROKINETICS rear diffuser that extends the car’s contour to cut drag on long motorway runs. The body sits 4 cm lower than the outgoing GT 4-Door Coupé despite the underfloor battery.

As on the GT 55 and GT 63, the AMGFORCE Sport+ programme layers simulated gearshifts — complete with deliberate torque interruptions — over a synthesised combustion soundtrack. The acoustic reference is the 3.0-litre inline-six from the previous Mercedes-AMG E 53 Coupé, recorded across 16 microphone positions and more than 100 rolling-road measurements. Paddle-shifted “manual” changes are available in the mode.

Inside

The cabin pairs a low, sports-car driving position with a 14-inch central display angled towards the driver and joined to the instrument cluster in a single glass surface. A separate passenger screen is optional. A Response Control dial on the centre console lets the driver tune throttle response independently of the drive programme, from smooth to sharp, while AMG SET-UP handles wider configuration. Rear passengers get individual seats, and the SKY CONTROL panoramic roof can switch its segments between transparent and opaque.

What it means

At €115,430 in Germany, the GT 53 undercuts its GT 55 and GT 63 siblings while keeping the same 800-volt platform, all-wheel drive and adaptive air suspension — the classic AMG entry-model formula, now applied to an electric grand tourer. Order books in Germany open on 13 August 2026.