Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
12 model years from 2016 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2016–2027
- Class
- Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 18–22 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 39 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2016 (10)
- Fewest problems
- 2017
- Interest
- 28,456 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 AMG GT in brief
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.
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 12 model years in our data, from 2016 to 2027, classed as Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Two Seaters.
Its most efficient year was 2027 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 22 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (8), power train (8), engine (4).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2019 has the most recalls (13); all years together count 39 campaigns and 36 owner complaints.
How the 2016 AMG GT compares
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is a two seaters offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), 11% worse than the 2016 two seaters average of 20.2 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
About the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
The Mercedes-AMG GT is a series of 2-door sports cars produced by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-AMG. The car was introduced on 9 September 2014 and was officially unveiled to the public in October 2014 at the Paris Motor Show. While not directly replacing the SLS AMG, it is the second sports car developed entirely in-house by Mercedes-AMG. The Mercedes-AMG GT went on sale in two variants in March 2015, while a GT3 racing variant of the car was introduced in 2015. A high performance variant called the GT R was introduced in 2016. A GT4 racing variant, targeted at semi-professional drivers and based on the GT R variant, was introduced in 2017.
From the Wikipedia article "Mercedes-AMG GT", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 AMG GT pros & cons
Full 2026 details →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.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 AMG GT
1 owner complaint · 1 recall
Year to avoid2019 AMG GT
6 owner complaints · 13 recalls
Most reported: Steering
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 9 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
AMG GT changes by model year
- 2026
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- 2025
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- 2023
- Engine added: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- 2022
- Engine dropped: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- 2019
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
- Best combined MPG up from 18 to 21
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 12 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 12 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 12 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 179.1 in | 3,627 lb | Not rated | 13 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 179.1 in | 3,627 lb | Not rated | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 5 | 10 |
Alternatives to the 2024 AMG GT
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 BMW 3 Series | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus IS | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Porsche Taycan | 246 mi | Not rated | 6 |
| 2024 Acura TLX | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Cadillac CT4 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →



