Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S – Overview

Fully imported from Germany, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S was last priced at RM1,798,888 with sales tax. There is no updated pricing with the sales tax exemption, as the model like the rest of the Dream Cars line-up has its final pricing upon application/order.

While the name is made to create a lineage with the AMG GT sports car, the GT 4-door is closer to rivals such as BMW M8 Gran Coupe, Audi RS7 Sportback and Porsche Panamera Turbo S. 

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S – Exterior

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door has 4-door coupe styling, featuring a long bonnet, a steeply sloping roof and a short rear boot. Compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, the AMG GT 4-door is larger and taller, and the dimensions ensure presence at the poshest building lobbies.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S gets the range-topping Multibeam LED headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus next to the new Panamericana front grille with bold vertical slats.
Being a four-door coupe, the door windows are frameless.

The rear meanwhile features slim taillamps to mimic the AMG GT sports car, with a fixed rear wing on the tailgate (it is a fastback and not a sedan) and a deep diffuser design with integrated exhaust tips. These add-ons are also part of the AMG Aerodynamics package. 

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S for Malaysia also comes with the AMG Carbon Package as well as Night package that has the front and rear bumper inserts in high gloss black. A single pane tilt and slide moonroof is also fitted as standard on the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S. Being placed at such a high price point, power-closing doors are added as expected by the customers.

As for tyre sizes, the Mercedes-Benz GT 4-door 63 S comes with a huge diameter set up in a staggered arrangement, with 21-inch forged rims wrapped with 275/35R21 size at the front and 315/30R21 at the rear in conventional sidewalls (non-RFT) and ultra-high-performance tyre models. 

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S – Interior

Dashboard

The dashboard and upper sections of the door panels are lined with Artico material (simulated leather) and contrasting double stitching. The central trim finisher is matt finished AMG genuine carbon fibre that extends to the door panels.
The lower console of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S mimics the AMG GT sports car by having a wide panel with eight customisable switches with tiny screens to convey the power and performance of eight cylinders. 

A shift-by-wire gear selector is placed here too, in between the bank of switches and decorated by the AMG carbon fibre inlays. Exclusive to the V8 powered models is the AMG performance steering wheel that is customisable with shortcut keys, made into the highest quality thanks to a coloured display. The AMG drive programs (Comfort, Sport, Race etc.) can be selected directly via the dial controller, with the LCD displaying the selection.

Instrument cluster

Space and practicality

As with any modern Mercedes-Benz model, the front armrest opens with a centrally split lid, allowing ease of use by both occupants. The large storage space with two cupholders and room for smartphones see a wireless smartphone charger placed in there. The rear occupants also have access to a wireless smartphone charging pad, when equipped with the standard 2-seater package. Boot space in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S is rated at 395 litres. 

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S – Features

Safety features

Comfort features

Nappa leather in yellow and black upholster the Performance sports seats of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S. The air in the cabin is ionizer and purified with the Air Balance system, while an Energizing package promotes actions and tasks for the day-to-day wellbeing of the driver.

Although bench seats, the shape of the rear seatback are shaped like sport seats, fitted with additional side bolsters to support the occupants during enthusiastic driving. Two USB charging ports (Type C) are located inside the centre armrest for the front occupants.

Infotainment

Smartphone connectivity is also available to both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The audio system in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S gets the Burmester 14-speaker, 10-channel DSP amplifier with surround sound system presented in the intricately designed metallic speaker grilles. Engine noises are also pleasantly amplified with the surround sound system with a total of 640 Watts.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S – Powertrain

Engine

Minimised mass movements of the powertrain also means less corrective action needs to be taken by the driver when steering the gigantic 2.2-tonne Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S comes standard with an AMG Performance exhaust system with a variable flap and the most powerful V8 Biturbo engine from the brand sounds very ferocious at full tilt.

Transmission

Chassis

Electronically-controlled adaptive shock absorbers called AMG Ride Control with regular steel springs are standard, but what’s special about the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S is the AMG Dynamics handling package, controlling the stability system as well as 4Matic+ AWD through different levels plus six AMG Dynamic Select driving modes including Race and Individual. 

Stopping power in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S is meanwhile provided by 390 mm brake discs grabbed 6-piston calipers in front while the rear has 360 mm brake disc and single-piston calipers in yellow.

Drivetrain

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S – Driving Performance

Engine performance

Thanks to its high amounts of torque, the V8 Biturbo engine feels eager in town, with a well-calibrated throttle ensuring it doesn’t lunge forward or abruptly. One barely use over half of the pedal’s range to commute in town, as there is so much power and response from the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S powertrain.

Transmission performance

Steering and handling

The AMG Dynamics handling control package in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S and the rear axle steering certainly adds plenty of agility to the 2.2-tonne super sedan. This also adds to parking convenience. The new Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S not only goes really fast in a straight line, but also feel incredibly at home at corners and in Sepang Circuit. 

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S – Ride Comfort

Soundproofing

Passenger comfort

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S – Fuel Economy

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door 63 S – Conclusion

The styling has no lineage to the AMG GT sports car and the 4-door does not seem to look as beautiful as its rivals. The comfort levels are also very compromised given that this is the flagship Mercedes-AMG passenger car. It certainly goes fast and around corners very well, but other less voluminous models are prettier to look at and certainly more comfortable to ride in.