# Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door electric: first tests and CTO's defense

> The press conducted the first tests of the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door electric, equipped with three motors, 1,169 hp, and an announced 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.1 seconds. These tests have raised questions about the identity of the AMG brand. Mercedes' Chief Technical Officer, Jörg Burzer, defended the electric architecture for driving dynamics and stated that enthusiast customers are convinced. The first tests were covered in Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Austria, while the CTO's stance was linked to Germany; coverage of the story also extended to the United States.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, in 4 countries (Allemagne, Autriche, Espagne and 1 more), followed from 5 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 15 articles from 10 sources (electric and batteries, launches and reviews); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 18:01. Figures reported: 1 vehicle.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Electric and batteries, Launches and reviews
- Countries: Allemagne, Autriche, Espagne, Royaume-Uni
- Brands: Mercedes-Benz, Porsche
- First detected: 5 November 2026 at 10:01
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 18:01
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/303-mercedes-amg-gt-4-door-electric-first-tests-and-cto-s-defense

## National stories (2)

- United States — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles
- Germany — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles

## Reported figures

- £160k

## Sources by country and language

- Germany: 5 articles, 4 outlets
- United States: 5 articles, 2 outlets
- Canada: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- France: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- United Kingdom: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Italy: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Netherlands: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (6), German (5), French (1), Italian (1), Dutch (1), unknown (1)

## Timeline (2 events)

### 5 November 2026 — [First drives of the electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door](https://mecapress.com/events/4829-first-drives-of-the-electric-mercedes-amg-gt-4-door.md)

The press is test-driving the new electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door, which has three motors and 1,169 hp for 0 to 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds, and is questioning the identity of the AMG badge.

9 sources, 14 articles · Ascari — Allemagne, Royaume-Uni, Espagne, Autriche

### 5 November 2026 — [Mercedes CTO defends new electric AMG GT against purists](https://mecapress.com/events/4983-mercedes-cto-defends-new-electric-amg-gt-against-purists.md)

Jörg Burzer, Mercedes technical director, asserts the superiority of the electric architecture for the dynamics of the new battery AMG GT and assures that passionate customers are convinced.

1 sources, 1 articles · Stuttgart — Allemagne

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