Mercedes AMG GT C Coupe 2017 first drive review

The Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe is priced and specified to rival high-end Porsche 911s but in many respects the Merc is a totally different animal.
Its twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 gives it astonishing pace and a truly awe-inspiring soundtrack, while its whale-sized grille and elongated bonnet combine to give it a strong hint of old-school American muscle car.

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[thomasoyarzun]

One of the most beautiful cars of all time

[BHBeckenbauer]

I really like this presenter! It’s like a friend showing you his new car

[InteriorDesignAnderson]

This has some incredible road presence that I don't this any Porsche has, looks brilliant

[johnbohan]

I have a 2016 AMG GTS and I love it. I've in the past also owned 911s but I find these two cars to be very different and yet similar in some ways. The AMG has more power and equal handling to a 911 S. I like the size of the AMG with it's width and long hood. Also, the interior is a bit more luxurious.

[DanielSadjadian]

Beautiful car, probably the best car to go for in the AMG GT range, as the GTR is a probably a handful for everyday driving.

[alwynmcmath]

Great review. Lovely change to have some considered, nuanced opinion. Too many top gear/5th gear clones shouting away. 👍👍

[rodthompson]

Great review! Good information on the driving, glad it's not just me that had the same issue with the seat position, i.e. centre console buttons / gear selector being too far back. Still a nice motor thou' !

[HypnOlli]

How the hell he keeps on bangin about how "huge" it is...It has a long bonnett but the car itself is actually as big as the Porsche 911 within 5cms...

[yourgrandpa]

when I look at interior Im just wondering how comfortable it can be. beautiful car but not best about performance (still enough)

[davebates]

What's with the stupid background music? Unnecessary imo

[sdbszz]

My man just flipped me off. I’m offended

[QuavyQua]

Its like the grand sport version of AMG GT's

[edwardfeast]

I notice that the microphone you were using was giving bad feedback noise, which got worse as the car accelerated, might just be the device, but i wondered if that had a link to the car's NVH, also notice that the drivers seat flexes underneath you, it's not as well bedded to the rear bulkhead, but i guess it is to be somewhat expected from a composite component. Basically the gist i get here is that Merc have made a seriously good drivetrain, (including suspension, brakes and steering) but I get the feeling there's some added refinement that they've neglected for the £140, 000 price tag. Still though very nice review.

[FreeSmokeEA]

So nice feel like it's a disrespect ppl keep saying it was built to battle 911's cause if it was Mercedes killed Porsche horribly and they should be ashamed lol

[adrianbedolla]

Probably my favorite car but i feel like the 0-60 should be better

[ZedsDead]

Really not my Idea of a good review...

[georgeure]

would rather have an aston martin db11 or a bentley continental gt. cant beat british gt cars.

[tigerbalm]

Funny i nerer likd Mercs...buttha last 5 years, their cars are more impressive than even BMW or Audi! I would love to own the A45 hatch!

[kevinl]

The front end looks like a '50s Buick.

[Nextgenenglish]

Would rather have an E 63 S...
Cheaper, quicker, better ride, better options, more practical, etc.
Is styling the main thing you're paying £140k for?