Mercedes has unveiled the GT 43, an entry-level model that will sit below the GT 53, GT 63, and GT 63 S that were unveiled earlier this year. The GT 43 has the same engine as the GT 53, albeit with lower power. How much lower, you ask? Well, it's still good enough to sweep you off of your feet.

2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here

2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2018 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 789
  • Torque: 723

2018 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here

2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2019 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
2018 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2018 A Cheaper Mercedes GT Coupe Is Here
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 789
  • Torque: 723
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Under The Hood

The GT 43 is offered with the same 3.0-liter, turbocharged, inline-six that is found under the hood of the GT 53. Power is sent to all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Mercedes-AMG GT 43 4MATIC+ 4-door Coupé

Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ 4-door Coupé

Cylinders/arrangement

6/in-line

6/in-line

Displacement (cc)

2999

2999

Output (kW/hp)

270/367

320/435

at rpm

5500-6100

6100

Extra output from EQ Boost (kW/hp)

16 (22)

16 (22)

Max. torque (Nm)

500

520

at rpm

1800-4500

1800-5800

Add. torque from EQ Boost (Nm)

250

250

Drive system

All-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution

All-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution

Fuel consumption combined (l/100 km)

9.4-9.1

9.4-9.1

CO2 emissions, combined (g/km)

215-209

215-209

Emission class

Euro 6d-TEMP

Euro 6d-TEMP

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)

4.9

4.5

Top speed (km/h)

270

285

Price (in euros)

95,259.50

109,182.50


The GT 43 will eat into the GT 53’s Sales

The car tops out at 168 mph; 10 mph less than the GT 53. The reason for this ‘minute’ (pun intended) timing difference is because the GT 43 unleashes all its horses at 5500 rpm, compared to the GT 53’s 6100 rpm. Fancy, right?

How Much Does It Cost?

This is significantly less than the GT 53 which costs €109,000. For a car that is similar in every aspect to the GT 53. Mercedes is advertising the same equipment list for both cars, so the GT 43 is nothing short of a bargain unless those 68 ponies and 15 pound-feet are all that important to you.

Neither has been announced for the U.S. market, but the GT 63 and GT 63 S will arrive in the first quarter of 2019, while the GT 53 is due in mid-2019. Like it? Hate it? Let us know in the comments section below.

Further reading

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