Mercedes-AMG GT53 Is a Slightly Less Mad EVMercedes-Benz USAThe Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe first broke cover back in May, and quickly became one of the more controversial cars of 2026. With nearly 1200 horsepower on tap in wildest form and some less-than-conventional styling choices to boot, the electric sedan is nothing if not an extreme take on the segment. Yet despite the GT63 and GT55 trims still being a ways off from dealer lots, AMG is already expanding on the offer sheet. Meet the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT53 4-Door Coupe.Like the GT63 and GT55 models, the AMG GT53 4-Door Coupe is a pure electric expression of Mercedes's performance powers. The powertrain itself is centered around a pair of permanently excited synchronous electric motors, which work together to provide the car with AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system. Mercedes says that this particular layout is good for 536 peak horsepower, with a continuous run-rate of 362 hp. Maximum torque output is rated at 590 lb-ft. (For reference, the range-topping variant puts out a ludicrous 1153 hp and 1,475 lb-ft from a trio of axial flux motors.) The GT53 will be able to rip off a 0-60-mile-per-hour sprint in just 3.4 seconds with a standard 1-ft rollout, with its top speed being electronically limited to just 143 mph.Mercedes-Benz USAThe entire powertrain is supported by a 106-kWH battery pack, which AMG says should provide the 4-Door Coupe with nearly 500 miles of range on the WLTP testing cycle. (Expect that number to drop a bit once it hits the U.S.-specific testing regimen.) The setup is supported by an 800-volt architecture, allowing for charging rates of 600 kW. That means you should be able to add around 300 miles of range in as little as 10 minutes on a properly potent DC fast charger.AdvertisementAdvertisement"With the new GT 4-Door, we have truly made a statement," said chairman of the management board of Mercedes-AMG Dr. Stefan Weckbach. "A highly dynamic vehicle that impresses in every single aspect. Now, we are expanding the family with a very attractive entry model at an equally attractive price. It combines the commanding power of the drivetrain with the emotional sharpness that distinguishes Mercedes-AMG: precise, intense and fascinating."Mercedes-Benz USAOther highlights include an adaptive air suspension system that allows for both cruising-oriented comfort and high-performance capability. Mercedes has also fitted the car with a set of simulated gears operated via paddles, as well as an "authentically reproduced" combustion engine sound inspired by the C238-generation Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupe. The range-topper gets a V-8-inspired soundtrack, in contrast.Whether or not the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe lineup needed another entry, it is probably smart to offer a model with less than a four-digit torque output. That said, it'll be interesting to see how the dual-motor layout compares to the variants at the top of the model range.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State