If you want to go fast in 2017, Mercedes-Benz is a smart choice. More specifically, Mercedes-AMG is the name you are looking for. The question is, which one is the fastest? Almost all Mercedes-Benz vehicles now come in AMG® variants, but only one of them is the fastest.
Meet The Fastest Mercedes-Benz Of 2017
The fastest street-legal production car offered by the Mercedes-Benz brand in 2017 is the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R with a zero-to-60 time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 198 miles per hour.
Cheap is not a word we like to use at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale, but if you are trying to save a few dollars on your adrenaline rush, the 2017 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 starts at $49,950, has a top speed of more than 150 miles per hour, and passes 60 at just 4.1 seconds.
| Model | Engine | Horsepower/Torque | 0-60 | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 375/350 | 4.2 | 155 |
| CLA45 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 375/350 | 4.1 | 155 (167) |
| C43 | 3.0L V6 biturbo* | 362/384 | 4.6 | 130 |
| C63 | 4.0L V8 biturbo | 469/479 | 4.0 | 155 |
| C63 S | 4.0L V8 biturbo | 503/516 | 3.9 | 180 |
| E43 | 3.0L V6 biturbo* | 396/384 | 4.5 | 130 |
| E63 | ||||
| CLS63 S | 5.5L V8 biturbo | 577/590 | 3.5 | 186 |
| S63 | 5.5L V8 biturbo | 577/664 | 3.9 | 186 |
| S65 | 6.0L V12 biturbo | 621/738 | 4.2 | 186 |
| GT | 4.0L V8 biturbo | 456/443 | 3.9 | 189 |
| GT S | 4.0L V8 biturbo | 503/479 | 3.7 | 193 |
| GT R | 4.0L V8 biturbo | 577/516 | 3.5 | 198 |
| GT Roadster | 4.0L V8 biturbo | 469/465 | 3.9 | 196 |
| GT C Roadster | 4.0L V8 biturbo | 550/502 | 3.7 | 196 |
| SLC43 | 3.0L V6 biturbo* | 362/384 | 4.6 | 155 |
| SL63 | 5.5L V8 biturbo | 577/664 | 4.0 | 186 |
| SL65 | 6.0L V12 biturbo | 621/738 | 3.9 | 186 |
*AMG®-Enhanced Engine (All others are AMG® Hand-Built Engines)
( ) Aftermarket package increases top speed
| Model | Engine | Horsepower/Torque | 0-60 | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA45 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 375/350 | 4.3 | 155 (167) |
| GLC43 | 3.0L V6 biturbo* | 362/384 | 4.8 | 130 |
| GLE63 | 5.5L V8 biturbo | 550/516 | 4.3 | 155 |
| GLE63 S | 5.5L V8 biturbo | 577/561 | 4.2 | 155 |
| GLE43 Coupe | 3.0L V6 biturbo* | 362/384 | 5.6 | 155 |
| GLE63 S Coupe | 5.5L V8 biturbo | 577/561 | 4.1 | 174 |
| GLS63 | 5.5L V8 biturbo | 577/561 | 4.5 | 168 |
| G63 | 5.5L V8 biturbo | 563/561 | 5.3 | 130 |
| G65 | 6.0L V12 biturbo | 621/738 | 5.2 | 143 |
For the 2017 Production year, there are 25 different Mercedes-AMG vehicles that are available for purchase. If you have any questions about Mercedes-AMG, contact us today at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale AMG Performance Center.
Sharing the 6.0L V12 biturbo engine, the S65, SL65, and G65 all tie for the most power in a Mercedes-AMG vehicle with 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque.
From a dead stop, the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R can accelerate to 60 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds on its way to 198 miles per hour, making it the fastest Mercedes-AMG vehicle in the 2017 lineup. Surprisingly, the CLS63 S comes in a close second with an identical 0-60 and a top speed of 186.
If you have any questions or conclusions about these Mercedes-AMG performance specifications, leave a comment below. Which one is your favorite?
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