2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs. Its Competition

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S
Nelson Ireson Nelson Ireson Senior Editor

Porsche's 911 is the most obvious competitor to the AMG GT, as that's the car the Mercedes was built to take on.

For the more practical, daily-driving sports car nut, the 911 is still the best option, especially if all-wheel-drive or a back seat are musts—but the AMG GT is easily as fun when the weekend comes around.

The 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 is a less expensive, even higher-performance alternative, though what you make up in lap time you give up in cachet.

Maserati's GranTurismo is the opposite: what you give up in lap time compared to the AMG GT you gain back in Italian style and relative obscurity—or rarity, depending on your perspective.

The Aston Martin brand wouldn't have deigned to confer with such relative mortals as even the AMG GT until recently, but with the entry of the V8 Vantage GT, it's now possible to speak of the Aston Martin as being the bargain option—but at the same time, it lacks the true performance credentials offered by the AMG.

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Quick Specs
9.2
The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S is a shockingly good street and track performer, stylishly designed, and aimed straight for the heart of Porsche.
8.8
The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette's exceptional performance, style, comfort, and features, as well as its choice of high-power engines and body styles, adds up to an impressive sports car and grand tourer in one—and a car that won't break the bank.
9.0
From the satisfying Carrera to the outrageous GT3 RS, the 2016 Porsche 911 is consistently brilliant, and lives up to the this model line's pedigree in every respect—with some modern comforts spliced right in.
8.8
The 2016 Maserati GranTurismo puts a gorgeous wrapper on Ferrari-inspired performance, to stunning effect.
MSRP From   
$129,900$55,400$84,300$132,825
Gas Mileage   
16 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy14 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy13 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy
Engine   
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8Gas V8Premium Unleaded H-6Premium Unleaded V-8
EPA Class   
Two-SeatersTwo SeaterMinicompact CarsSubcompact Cars
Style Name   
2-Door Coupe S2-Door Stingray Coupe w/1LT2-Door Coupe Carrera2-Door Coupe GranTurismo Sport
Drivetrain   
Rear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity   
2244
Passenger Doors   
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style   
CoupeCoupeCoupeCoupe
Transmission   
Auto-Shift Manual w/ODManualManual w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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