Keys to the power surge include a reinforcement of high- and low-temperature cooling circuits to improve overall performance and a 66-pound decrease in aerodynamic lift on the front axle. Together, these elements create better handling stability and plant the coupe on the ground. The German automaker also uses air deflector “fins” on the front and rear axles to manage airflow underneath the chassis.
On the outside, the GT 63 Pro is available with a carbon-fiber package that includes side sill trim, a rear diffuser, a rear wing and a front splitter made from the lightweight, high-strength material. A unique performance steering wheel clad in Nappa leather and microfiber holds court inside the cabin along with other high-end AMG amenities.
The matte gray 21-inch forged wheels are handsome, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tires as standard. Opt for the no-cost Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R performance tires, and the GT 63 Pro can zip from 0 to 124 miles per hour in 10.9 seconds, or half a second faster than the AMG GT 63.
Mercedes-AMG says the GT 63 Pro’s carbon-ceramic front brakes (composed of six-piston fixed calipers matched to 16.5-inch discs) are the largest standard ceramic brake discs available from the brand. You’re going to need them if you take this beast on the track, where it can reach up to 197 mph.
Edmunds says
The aerodynamics engineering is intriguing and appropriately high-tech for the German automaker. We’re looking forward to putting it to the test.
Cars like the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 SUV make me feel sorry for everyday people to wrap their heads around the current automotive landscape.
After all, how do you explain a luxurious, egg-shaped, all-electric family SUV that slams down 1000Nm of torque and comes with full-width interior screens?
Not that it really matters though, as this $200,000 performance EV isn’t exactly targeted at the masses.
The EQE 53 SUV has flown under the radar since landing in Australia last year and, as 2024 approaches its end, we’ve just had our first chance to properly see what it’s all about.
With impressive specifications and AMG badging, the EQE 53 talks a big game. And until recently its rivals were in short supply.
Large performance electric SUV competitors on sale here now include the Audi SQ8, BMW iX M60 and Lotus Eletre, and there are several more on the way.
Then there’s the questionable styling of the EQE, which an AMG makeover has hardly remedied.
However, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and you definitely shouldn’t judge a car by its specifications.
So, up against frightful weather conditions along Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula, does the EQE 53 sink or swim?
How much does the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 SUV cost?
The list price of the EQE 53 SUV has risen by $2000 since the sports/luxury EV arrived in Australia last year, tipping it over the $200,000 barrier once on-road costs are factored in.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ SUV | $191,900 |
To see how the AMG EQE 53 SUV lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool.
What is the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 SUV like on the inside?
The EQE 53 impresses more as a premium SUV than a performance model, and that’s true of its interior too.
While the AMG influence is equally sparing and subtle, the cabin is otherwise luxurious with a combination of top materials, breathtaking tech and practicality.
Of those three, the tech immediately catches the eye.
This top-spec EQE comes standard with the otherwise optional MBUX Hyperscreen, a trio of digital displays spanning the width of the dashboard.
It’s simultaneously intimidating and breathtaking, however, things become more straightforward once you dive into the system.
The screen is split into three sections – an instrument display for the driver and two separate infotainment displays for the driver and passenger, respectively. Each screen presents with AMG-specific graphics to remind you that you’re in ‘the sporty one’.
