The Most “Affordable” Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Costs €95,260

Following the production start of the V8-powered AMG GT 63 and 63 S 4-door models, Mercedes has started taking orders for the “milder” 43- and 53-badged models in Europe.

The “entry-level” model, which goes by the full name of AMG GT 43 4MATIC+ 4-door Coupé, starts at €95,259.50 in Germany (the equivalent of $110,940). For that kind of money, buyers get a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-pot, good for 367 PS (362 hp) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque.

It’s linked to an AMG Speedshift TCT 9G nine-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels via the 4Matic+ system that features fully variable torque distribution.

The setup allows for a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). Not bad for a base model, right? Fuel economy is not bad either, thanks in part to the EQ Boost starter-alternator electric motor that feeds a 48-volt electrical system.

It assists the internal combustion engine with additional short-term outputs of 16 kW (22 PS) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft), contributing to an average fuel consumption of 9.4-9.1 l/100 km (25-25.8 mpg US), and corresponding CO2 emissions of 215-209 g/km.

Buyers who want more performance without sacrificing fuel economy can upgrade to the AMG GT 53 4Matic+, which starts at €109,182.50 (about $127,260) in Germany. In this case, the 3.0-liter inline-six makes 435 PS (429 hp) and 520 Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque.

While fuel economy figures remain identical with the 43-badged model, the 0 to 100 km/h sprint is dispatched 0.4 seconds quicker and the top speed rises to 285 km/h (177 mph).