2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Most Mercedes-Benzes give their owners industry-leading comfort and technology. The cost of that experience is an expensive base price with expensive options and below-average reliability. The brand produces a wide variety of vehicles for the U.S., including coupes, station wagons, sedans, convertibles, and even two-seat sports cars. Its two- and three-row SUVs that we’ve tested have powerful engines and interiors that are roomy and quiet. Generally, Mercedes-Benz fit and finish, inside and out, is exceptional and helps justify prices. Mercedes-Benz’s EVs range from compact to large three-row SUVs. Across the lineup, controls for the complex climate and infotainment systems aren’t as intuitive as we find in other luxury vehicles. Like most European luxury brands, used Mercedes-Benzes can have expensive out-of-warranty repairs, although Consumer Reports has found used models with above-average reliability.

Low, wide, and brawny, the Mercedes AMG GT turns heads even before its V8 rumble sparks to life. The second sports car developed in-house by Mercedes-AMG, following the gullwinged SLS AMG, the GT is a German take on the overlap between a sports car and a muscle car. The base GT 53 has a 469-hp, 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with an accompanying exhaust soundtrack full of rumble and fireworks. The top AMG GT 63 belts out 577 hp. Recent updates include various interior and exterior changes as well as a retuned suspension, refreshed infotainment system, and an available three-person rear bench seat. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard, but blind spot warning is optional.