Mercedes-AMG: The Legacy, The Performance, and The Vehicles

Founded in 1967, AMG® vehicles are known for their exceptional driving performance.  Named after Hans-Werner Aufrect and Erhard Melcher and their birthplace of Grobaspach, AMG® vehicles properly harness the power of the engine delivering peak performance and luxury for drivers and passengers.  Merging with Mercedes-Benz in 1990, Mercedes-AMG® vehicles are brilliantly designed to combine power with style to ensure that your vehicle operates exquisitely on any surface and leaves a lasting impression. 

Mercedes-AMG® vehicles are equipped with highly-innovative engines and unique performance features.  There are five unique transmission options available with manual-shift modes tailored specifically to each vehicle.  Mercedes-AMG suspensions are brilliantly designed to handle, control, and stabilize your vehicle to maximize your ride.  Precise steering technology increases the responsiveness of the vehicle, allowing it to adjust with the slightest wheel movement. 

There are a variety of Mercedes-AMG vehicles

There are currently 

2021 AMG GLA 35 SUV 

With the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 2021 AMG GLA 35 SUV is capable of changing gears rapidly as a result of its shift paddles and rev-matched downshifts.  This AMG Performance vehicle is cleverly designed to perfectly perform in all-wheel drive as a result of a multiplate clutch in the rear differential that instantly distributes the torque between the front and rear axles of the vehicle.  3-Stage ESP® and torque-vectoring ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist enhances this vehicle’s ability to confidently corner in any season and on any road.

• AMG-enhanced 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine
• 302 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque
• 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds

 

2020 AMG GLC 43

Equipped with the AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 Biturbo engine, the 2021 GLC 43 instantly responds allowing drivers to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds.  The lightweight diecast-alloy block and variable valve timing dramatically enhance the performance and efficiency of this vehicle.  With a 31:69 front/rear torque split, the GLC 43 is able to deliver under hard acceleration and out of corners.  Regardless of driving condition, this AMG Performance 4MATIC perfectly manages grip and acceleration to preserve the agility of this vehicle.

• AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 Biturbo engine
• 385 horsepower 384 lb-ft of torque 
• 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds

 

2020 AMG GLC 63 SUV

Designed for a new era of exceptional performance, the V8 Biturbo engine is engineered to generate higher output with less displacement.  This engine is significantly more responsive while being more fuel-efficient than previous AMG V8s.  The “Hot Inside V” turbocharger configuration means that the twin turbos are inside of the “V” of the engine 

• Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 Biturbo Engine
• 469 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque 
• 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds

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