Used 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT S Coupe Review
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Finally, something that challenges a 911..
Porscheguy, Manchester, NH, 12/23/2017
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2dr Coupe (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
I've had a lot of cars, 5 Porsche 911's, a Panamera, 5 other Benz' including another another AMG and I'll say this car is the real deal to compare to a 911. Acceleration is phenomenal, the steering (full hydraulic) out does any Carrera I've owned. Handling is superb with tremendous cornering and grip and very little understeer. Fabulous interior design and material quality and quite … frankly I think it is one of the sexiest cars on the road today, far better looking than a 911 in my opinion. Great sound system and that exhaust note, it is glorious. There is some bad. The seats while very functional, are not very comfortable and the cabin tech is a little sparse, no head up display or even remote start? The DCT is not as good as PDK, but it's close and I think it shifts faster. I know a lot has been said about the location of the gear shifter but who cares? You use it to put it in gear and thats it. This is quite an achievement for Mercedes Benz. I'm more than thrilled.
My take on Common Complaints
SD AMG GTS, San Antonio, TX, 03/08/2021
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2dr Coupe (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
- Limited Visibility: Try a ZL1 Camaro for limited visibility. By contrast I find the visibility so good that it is easy to forget you're driving a capable sports car. That is until you enter a corner or accelerate.
- Awkward Shift Knob Position: I actually enjoy the gear select being back and out of the way. Given the only transmission option is a dual clutch automatic, gear … select is generally confined to start and end of a trip so virtually little if any effort expended.
- Stiff Ride: If you're accustom to Lexus sedan, maybe so. However, by that standard virtually any worthy sports car is equally guilty. Compared to classic and contemporary sports cars, my experience is that of a composed and competent suspension with absolutely acceptable comfort.
- Lap Top Display: YEP! My greatest visual complaint along with awkward user interface. That confessed, I bought the car for the driving experience and distinctive appearance.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT S Coupe
Pros & Cons
- Pro:V8 engines deliver exceptional acceleration and sound great doing it
- Pro:Highly communicative steering imparts plenty of driver confidence
- Pro:Beautifully crafted interior
- Pro:Relatively usable trunk for a exotic sports car
- Con:Thinly padded seats lack long-haul comfort and sufficient adjustment for some
- Con:Compromised outward visibility
- Con:Tech interface may confuse
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupe
byJames Riswick
Edmunds Contributor
James Riswick is an automotive journalist at Edmunds.
Driving
Driving the 2017 Mercedes AMG GT is an event. Whatever engine you choose, acceleration is instantaneous yet controllable, and the turbocharged V8 feels as if it's even more powerful than its lofty specs would indicate. When fitted with the performance exhaust (optional on the GT, standard on the GT S), a bypass valve opens that amps up the V8's full-throated roar and sends a shiver down your spine. The neighbors may be less impressed, however.
Most cars these days have electric power steering, but the GT's old-school hydraulic setup is gloriously direct, responsive and characterized by a class-leading amount of feedback. Together with its superb suspension tuning, excellent brakes and sharp transmission, the GT is an effortlessly fast sports car. Whereas earlier AMG offerings had all the delicacy of a chainsaw when carving up a back road, the GT feels like a far more precise instrument when you're pushing hard. Driven more sedately, it's a pretty civilized beast, but its ride quality is certainly on the firm side. In particular, watch out for the AMG Dynamic Plus package's stiffened suspension. Even with the adaptive dampers on their most supple setting, impacts are transmitted through the seats with an un-Mercedes-like harshness.
Interior
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT's cockpit is a thing of beauty. The design, materials and craftsmanship are all top-notch. Buyers have the ability to customize the space with different upholstery materials, contrasting stitching and trim choices that include matte or glossy carbon fiber. The 8-inch display boasts crisp graphics, but it looks a bit like an iPad perched atop the center vents and is one of the few inelegant touches in an otherwise-stunning cabin.
That display can be controlled by one of two interfaces: a traditional knob controller or a touchpad that gracefully arcs above it. The latter mimics tablet and trackpad gestures such as swiping, pinching and tapping. You can also trace letters and numbers on the surface (when inputting a street address, for example), though this feature is mainly aimed at buyers whose primary language does not use the Roman alphabet. We actually appreciate that Mercedes provides drivers with this control redundancy, but certain menus and audio controls are convoluted. As such, COMAND isn't always the easiest interface to use.
For some drivers, the GT will be a little uncomfortable. The seats are well-bolstered for sporty driving, but their thin padding makes the AMG GT just uncomfortable enough that you wouldn't necessarily want to take it on a really long road trip. Taller drivers might not be able to slide or recline the seatback far enough to get comfortable. Outward visibility is limited by the thick front roof pillars, low windshield header and long hood.
There's a useful amount of cargo space under the hatch, which at 12.4 cubic feet, is about what you'd expect in traditional four-seat coupes. The space is unusually shaped, so soft luggage bags are a good choice, but you can squeeze a couple golf bags in there if you need to. In general, you're likely to find the GT a less livable car than a Porsche 911, but more livable than a Jaguar F-Type.
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