Mercedes-AMG GT 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-AMG GT 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 20 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-AMG GT is the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 2.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 10.60 seconds at 136.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-AMG GT is the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Coupe, which took 3.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 11.50 seconds at 129.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Mercedes-AMG GT tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.36 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 11.37 seconds at 127.30 mph.
Fastest 0–60
2.90sec
2021 Black Series Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
3.36sec
Across 20 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
11.37sec
@ 127.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
3.60sec
2020 R Coupe
Across 20 verified runs, the Mercedes-AMG GT ranges from 2.90 to 3.60 seconds 0–60, with a 3.36-second average.
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Mercedes-AMG GT Performance Overview
AMG’s front-mid-engine GT coupe and roadster ran from 2016 to 2021, and across 20 independently verified tests over those model years, the range centered on twin-turbo V8 performance. The sole C190/R190 generation used the M178 family throughout, with output rising from 469 hp in early Coupe and Roadster forms to 720 hp in the Black Series, all with gasoline powertrains. Early benchmarks arrived quickly: the 2016 AMG GT S Coupe set a 3.0-second 0-60 mark, while broader testing for standard Coupe, Roadster, C variants, and S trims established the model’s core performance band.
As the lineup expanded, AMG pushed the platform deeper into track-focused territory without changing its basic formula. The GT R Coupe recorded 3.6 seconds to 60 mph in 2020, while the best quarter-mile for the series eventually fell to the 2021 Black Series Coupe at 10.6 seconds at 136.1 mph. That same Black Series also delivered the model’s quickest launch, reaching 60 mph in 2.9 seconds.
By the end of C190/R190 production, the AMG GT stood as a tightly defined gasoline-only performance line, averaging 3.36 seconds to 60 mph and 11.37 seconds in the quarter-mile across the full test set, with the 2021 Black Series representing its peak factory acceleration.
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Mercedes-AMG GT 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C190/R190 | 2015–2021 | 3.36s | 2.90s — 2021 Black Series Coupe | 20 | The C190/R190 generation (2015–2021) averaged 3.36 seconds to 60 mph across 20 tests, led by the 2021 Black Series Coupe at 2.90 seconds. Output ranged from 469 to 720 hp across 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. |
C190/R190
2015–2021
Avg 0–60
3.36s
Fastest
2.90s
Tests
20
2021 Black Series Coupe
The C190/R190 generation (2015–2021) averaged 3.36 seconds to 60 mph across 20 tests, led by the 2021 Black Series Coupe at 2.90 seconds. Output ranged from 469 to 720 hp across 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-AMG GT 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
20 tests · 4 years
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GT
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.15
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
11.05
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Coupe
2.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
10.60s
¼ mi @ 136.1 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 2.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 10.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 136.1 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 720 hp
- Torque
- 590 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,616 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 5.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 20 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 20
#09
2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster
3.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.50s
¼ mi @ 127.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 127.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 523 hp
- Torque
- 494 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,715 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 20 H / 14 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 20
How we verify Mercedes-AMG GT performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-AMG GT trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-AMG GT 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Mercedes-AMG GT performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series reaches 60 mph in 2.9 seconds. It also runs the quarter-mile in 10.6 seconds at 136.1 mph. That makes it the quickest 2021 AMG GT on record, using a 720-hp twin-turbo M178 LS2 V-8 and rear-wheel drive.
The fastest Mercedes-AMG GT on record is the 2021 Black Series Coupe, with a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds. It is also the quickest AMG GT in the quarter-mile, posting 10.6 seconds at 136.1 mph. Across all 20 verified AMG GT tests, no other version matches that acceleration.
The fastest stock Mercedes-AMG GT is the 2021 Black Series Coupe. Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 2.9 seconds, and it covers the quarter-mile in 10.6 seconds at 136.1 mph. All 20 AMG GT tests on record are production vehicles, so the overall fastest result is also the fastest stock result.
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster runs 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 11.5 seconds at 127 mph. This version uses a 523-hp twin-turbo M178 V-8, sends power to the rear wheels, and carries a curb weight of 3,715 pounds.
The C190/R190 Mercedes-AMG GT, covering the 2015-2021 first generation, averages 3.36 seconds from 0-60 mph across 20 tests. The quickest C190/R190 is the 2021 Black Series Coupe at 2.9 seconds. Power across the generation ranges from 469 to 720 hp, with twin-turbo gasoline engines throughout.
The fastest C190/R190 AMG GT is the 2021 Black Series Coupe. It posts a 2.9-second 0-60 mph time, the best result for the 2015-2021 generation. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile run for the generation at 10.6 seconds with a 136.1-mph trap speed.
The first-generation Mercedes-AMG GT spans 2015 through 2021 and records an average 0-60 mph time of 3.36 seconds across 20 tests. The fastest example is the 2021 Black Series Coupe at 2.9 seconds. Every recorded first-generation AMG GT uses a twin-turbo gasoline powertrain.
The GT S Coupe is slightly quicker at its best. Across recorded runs, the AMG GT S Coupe has a best 0-60 time of 3.0 seconds, while the AMG GT R Coupe’s best is 3.2 seconds. Average times are also close, with the S Coupe at 3.3 seconds and the R Coupe at 3.42 seconds.
There is almost no gap on average. Both the AMG GT C Coupe and AMG GT C Roadster average 3.45 seconds from 0-60 mph. The best recorded GT C Roadster run is 3.3 seconds, while the best GT C Coupe run is 3.4 seconds, giving the roadster a slight edge in peak result.
Across all 20 Mercedes-AMG GT tests, the average quarter-mile time is 11.37 seconds at 127.3 mph. The quickest AMG GT in the quarter-mile is the 2021 Black Series Coupe, which runs 10.6 seconds at 136.1 mph. For 2021 specifically, the Roadster posts 11.5 seconds at 127 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-AMG GT can do, not a single marketing claim.
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