There are your everyday plug-in hybrids…and then the Mercedes-AMG GT63 S with 805 horsepower.
Most of the time, we here at TFL Studios and most other media outlets talk about plug-in hybrid cars in terms of their flexibility to drive reasonable distances on electricity alone and other efficiency-minded principles. Yeah, not this one. The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance adds a new meaning to the high-performance model, with the headline figures being 805 horsepower and an objectively massive 1,047 lb-ft of peak torque.
Unlike some of the other plug-in hybrids under the “E Performance” umbrella, the top-dog AMG GT doesn’t lose its 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine. Instead, the automaker is using its Formula 1 know-how to bring even greater performance to the table. This car, thanks to the assist from an electric motor and 6.1-kWh battery pack, manages a 228 horsepower and 457 lb-ft torque boost over the normal GT63 with its V8 alone. The rear-mounted electric motor, hooked up to its own two-speed transmission, can manage 94 horsepower of continuous output or 201 horsepower at its peak performance in shorter bursts, like a drag race.
Speaking of which, the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance manages a 0-60 sprint in 2.7 seconds, according to the automaker’s figures. Its top speed is just 199 mph, but is that extra mile off the 200-mph club enough to put you off?
To bring the conversation around to all-electric driving for a moment, the 4Matic all-wheel drive AMG GT63 S E Performance can do it. Mercedes does not quote exactly how far it will go, but with that 6.1-kWh pack on board and a good-old V8 up front, plan on somewhere around 6-7 miles, if you’re careful. This being a plug-in hybrid, you can recharge it through a port on the rear bumper, while the car also (naturally) has regenerative braking with four settings to allow a range of capability from almost nothing to one-pedal driving.
How much will it cost and when will it go on sale?
Mercedes did not announce pricing for this model with their official statement. That will come closer to the launch, which the automaker said would happen later in 2024. Considering the normal AMG GT63 model goes up to $177,050 depending on the trim and options, it’s reasonable to assume this top-spec S E Performance will clock in around $200,000.
The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance, beefed up powertrain aside, does also get the usual range of performance kit from the standard model. That means you get AMG Active Ride Control, active aerodynamics, carbon-ceramic brakes and rear-wheel steering. 20-inch wheels come standard, though larger 21s are an option and you can have a wide range of colors for both the exterior and interior through Mercedes “Manufaktur Signature” program.
