DecodedCars2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 416–630 hp
- Transmission
- 9-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Fuel
- Hybrid, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 22 combined · 19 city / 27 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is a subcompact car offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), 8% worse than the 2026 subcompact car average of 24 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
What changed for 2026
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 AMG GT →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Uusuikaupunki, Finland · Bremen, Germany
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 2 2026 AMG GT configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GT 43 (coupe) Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | -8% | $3,750 | 405 |
| AMG GT 43 4matic Plus Hybrid | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -21% | $3,900 | 421 |
| AMG GT 53 4matic Plus Hybrid | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -21% | $3,900 | 422 |
| AMG GT 63 4matic Plus | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | -36% | $4,850 | 512 |
| AMG GT 55 4matic Plus (coupe) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | -14% | $5,150 | 558 |
| AMG GT 63 4matic Plus (coupe) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | -14% | $5,150 | 558 |
| AMG GT 63 PRO 4matic Plus (coupe) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | -14% | $5,150 | 558 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.
Recalls (1)
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · May 1, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V281000 · 144,049 vehicles
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.
Not every 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Other AMG GT years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 AMG GT | 22 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 AMG GT | 22 | – | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 AMG GT | 21 | – | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 AMG GT | 21 | – | Not rated | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 AMG GT | 21 | – | Not rated | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 AMG GT | 22 | – | Not rated | 12 | 3 |
| 2020 AMG GT | 21 | – | Not rated | 12 | 5 |
| 2019 AMG GT | 21 | 179.1 in | Not rated | 13 | 6 |
| 2018 AMG GT | 18 | 179.1 in | Not rated | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 AMG GT | 18 | – | Not rated | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 AMG GT | 18 | – | Not rated | 5 | 10 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →