2015 Mercedes AMG GT S Review - The Car The SLS Should Have Been?

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In today's video we are looking at the Mercedes AMG GT. Almost forgotten by some despite still being in production, this was the follow up to AMG's first in-house road car, the SLS.
Built on the same chassis ,but with a 4.0L Bi-Turbo V8 replacing the old NA unit, can the GT be better than the older car - which was a letdown.
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[@obrYo]

You recorded the sound of the engine really well. It sounds nearly as good as the Maserati you drove a few months ago. Thank you for putting the effort in on the sound quality.

[@heimatliebe116]

@Scott Taylor Unfortunately, with the sound being as it is, all that I can think of are the particulate filters, even though I presume that they are not even present on a 2015 car, right?

[@Vonstroke]

Not even close.

[@ironicchungles5912]

Sounds good but nowhere near Maserati good

[@cybergeek91]

Great review! I brought a 16 plate GTS about a month and over the moon with it. Swapped over from a 991 CS and much prefer the drama and character of the Mercedes. The sound is very addictive!

[@benkrapf]

It's such an interesting car. Muscle car, GT, sports car... absolute looker, too. :) CONGRATS!

[@hm4640]

What do you do for a living?

[@Fluterra]

Test the GTC or GTR next. They are significant improvements over the already great GT/GTS: wider track, bigger turbos, revised gear ratios, dynamic engine and transmission mounts, more comfortable ride in C - for the GTC, and 4-wheel steering.

[@johnvivier9799]

Performances must be a secret....

[@WickedRichie]

The GT C is not a more comfortable ride than GT or GT S. Only upgrades are performance

[@Fluterra]

@@WickedRichie Absolutely it is. This was discussed by Mercedes when the GTC was launched. The GT and GTS have a harsher ride than the GTC (in Comfort). Mercedes makes updates like this during a production run.

[@roxind]

This is the best car you can buy for 60 grand, and even the services are not outrageously over priced. The rattle sound is coming from the center screen, a well known problem. Please, clean the car for close up view, at least on the inside. Great video.

[@undergroundoutlaw411]

Yeah that’s a launch edition on top, has some reliability issues with several recalls iirc

[@JohnAgustinScuderia458595]

Finally AMG GT cars been waiting for this for a long time!

[@kyleholloway3470]

I'm not a Merc fan in the slightest, but this car does appeal to me. Don't care for the GT-R or black series, but this GTS is really good in my opinion.

[@thepericlesof8449]

Same here. I find mercs obnoxious and/or ostentatious, but I really love cars with this config: front-mid engine, baritone soundtrack, long bonnet, seat over the rear axle.. And at that price, I may have to eat my words and be a merc owner.. Blech

[@tabishhassan8951]

You are the best car youtuber I hope you achieve much more in your life

[@2702simmo]

Love these things with the looks being their strong point for me, particularly over the old man looking SL you loved

[@Fluterra]

The dash and rear rattle creaks are easy to fix! I’m a GTC owner. I never had dash rattles, but some minor rear hatch rattles, which are not hard to fix.

[@michaelcaamano1202]

Check for leaves in the vents. Very annoying and the mechanic had a good laugh when he told me what it was.

[@finalpharoah1]

I've waited so long for this review to come

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

The Scud has set the bar ..let the games begin! :)

[@benkrapf]

One could happily own both this an a Scud and have no overlap in usability, too!

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

@@benkrapf oh yes nice combo

[@geztaylor]

When I see you post a new video I always watch it eagerly and get swept away by the thought of owning such a lovely car. Then real life kicks in and I look at it through the lens of crowded roads, speed cameras, 70mph speed limits and do find myself wondering what the point of it is? I have this simple test called the Tesco test, could you go shopping, park it up go shopping and come back hours later and this car would terrify me. I had an old Boxster S a few years back and leaving that around places was bad enough so what would I do with this? Get in it drive around a bit then drive home and park it up again, just seems kinda pointless Oh well.... Looks sexy as all hell.

[@eze8970]

Thanks J, hope the owner can confirm the rattle was something in a pocket/compartment somewhere, otherwise the niggle would ruin the car.

[@comeberza]

What I never loved of the amg gt is the 143 versions of it, like Porsche does, that induces conversations like: was this the gt? Or the gtc, maybe the gts or the gtr? Wasnt there a gtr pro too? They are all fast and look very similar, I know they are very different but the halo car for me should be simple, self explanatory. The audio production of the video is brilliant

[@peterb3842]

Great review! Love the looks, and wish the suspension was more compliant. Glad to keep my 2008 CL600 then 🙂

[@ITunes02]

The CL is one of the most beautiful cars ever made .. hows the running costs with the v12 engine and all?

[@dirtysp00ns]

@@ITunes02 also curious on the running costs haha

[@Macedonia270]

I have owned a GT S edition 1 for 6 years now and there is not a single rattle.... Maybe I am just lucky...

[@lachyhighett]

Love the vid! How did you record that exhaust sound so well though!? I’ve tried with my videos, but I’m really struggling. Where did you place your mic?

[@KotomiP]

I have a used C207 E500 Coupe, and have the exact same rattle you have recorded, it sounds like a tiny buzz/crackle that is coming out from speakers, but it is surely coming from the dash when the car is moving and chassis is flexing. It is acceptable in a C207 but definitely not in an AMG GT of any sorts. I just let it be because I'm afraid trying to fix it will open up a can of worms with endless attempts at trying to fix other things.

[@ehsu2099]

I had a 2016 GT S and had the rattle too and Merc fixed it by doing something with that screen. It never came back after. However, it developed serious issue with Command system over my ownership period. The screen goes dead sometimes..... Merc replaced the computer after a few tries, including a new screen. However, the same issue persist so I sold it soon after warranty expired. My mate had similar issue with his Command system with his C63 too! I found the screen goes dead whenever you switched to AMG mode on screen and only a restart of the car MIGHT bring the screen back but then happen again if switch to AMG mode again.

[@RoshanKumar-sk7ch]

Your review is absolutely spot on. This was my obtainable dream car (I offered you mine when I bought it but sadly it was covid). It’s a great car but I struggled to gel with it like you. Lack of feel from the steering, too harsh and crashy and scuttle shake like a 2002 CLK. For that reason my gen 1 R8 before it was better and my 996 turbo after it was twice the car!

[@msbelindapls]

What tires are you using n what size? The oem 295 rear is obviously undersized. Increase them to 305 or 315 Michelin PS4S, it rides like day and night differences.

[@MrLenny39]

Test drove one before I purchased my GT3. It feels so big on the road. Engine is workmanlike but you aren’t going to fall in love with it. I didn’t like the chav pops and bangs but hey I’m 50.

[@odinikita4821]

GT3! you made the right choice.

[@samthoma2719]

Stunning car, represent great value for money pre owned

[@RossReviewsau]

great review Jay.. go the Panthers! haha

[@husseinadib7666]

As much as I love the SLS, I have to admit your comments are on the spot, espacilly the ones about the transmission! People are cry all over, not only about the performance, but also the reliability. The GT is definitely a significant improvement, for less money! VS the 911, that's one hard decision! Please let us know what Matt thinks 😊

[@thomass3769]

Wonderful sounds

[@mthorn572]

Kudos on having A Day To Remeber on the stereo!

[@okambambo]

been a while since you were not your negative on a car, you are my go yo for negatives of any car

[@larssonk22]

love that sound

[@LawrenceTimme]

The AMG GT looks great, sounds great. I really like it best in a decent colour without the spoiler. Main issue as with most modern cars like this is the lack of 3 pedals. :(. The vipers all have manual boxes.

[@andresguerin7162]

GT C is the best street car IMO of all these AMGs

[@djones1304]

Thought about one of these. But went with 911. Bit more useable. Def not as wide! The 911 just fits everywhere.

[@anyau]

to me, the SLS was a competitor to the Bently continental/ Aston martin vanquish/ etc competitor. a grand tourer rather than the GT S which tries to compete against modern Porsche gt3's/ Bmw M cars/ etc the vibe of the SLS is a Sunday cruiser while the GTS is a Sunday track day car. I prefer the SLS because of that

[@CarToneHK]

yea but the SLS is stupidly stiff as well, so the ride quality doesn't match the competitors you mentioned either

[@ovasov]

You think the amg gr competes against an m car? Lol cmon

[@dj_paultuk7052]

3 Weeks ago i did the Mercedes AMG experience thing for 1hr in a new C63S. Think that was 530bhp ?. Anyway, that V8 is SOOO brutal. Certainly the quickest thing ive ever driven. And the new MCT gearbox is a revelation if you have ever driven autos of old.

[@michaelgriffiths7937]

How do you go about doing the AMG experience?

[@RzogL]

I was never convinced about the looks of the car, although I do prefer the C-pillar treatment to that on the SLS. In fact the whole back end looks much nicer and is more evocative of the classic 300SL coupe. If only they'd done something different with the headlights, maybe kept the SLS front end, this would have been a truly beautiful car. I read somewhere that the front bonnet is actually carried forward from the SLS. It would have been nice to retain the gullwing doors too, though I guess they don't make sense in the context of a 911 rival you can daily drive, whereas they did on the Gallardo-rivalling SLS. Still, this looks more compact and sports-car like, and I can believe it drives much better than an awkward supercar/GT. I remember it beat the 991 in comparative tests when it came out, so it's definitely not a bad car.

[@paulsparrow6981]

Thanks for this. I drove one a few months back and it sure didn't sound like this one. Does it have stock exhaust? To me it felt more Mercedes than sports car if that makes any sense. I ultimately opted for a 997 Turbo that I'm very happy with.

[@lr_s3102]

For whatever reason I really like the AMG GT. I think they look great and they sound great as well.

[@rexpontiusful]

cool review. I own one of these, fortunately no rattles in the dash at all :)

[@caxsfSpeedster]

I can't believe this can be compared with the SLS....Amazing...we are miles away in terms of car culture..the SLS is miles better than the AMG GT, in almost everything..particularly the engine, and throttle response, steering feeling, comfort, ergonomics, visibility, beauty, etc...

[@markwright3161]

My mk3 Focus has that exact same rattle, most noticeable on my dashcam for some reason. I thought it was the dashcam for a while, but it might be the plastic surround behind the interior rear view mirror.

[@kylerodgers3608]

When did the AMG GT get OPF filters? Sounds sooo good in the 2016 model.

[@Hali88]

the sound of this car brings a smile to my face, apart from the pops and crackles (which I hate in any car)

[@rorybeanz]

We demand to hear the owners 570s story - looks like you're bursting to tell it. :-)

[@tehklevster]

Lol...me too.

[@cannyscott]

Check out his previous videos

[@tehklevster]

@@cannyscott Saw those. Is it the same fella Jay referred to?

[@cannyscott]

@@tehklevster im guessing so but im at work atm so cant go back to re watch them to catch the fellas name to see if its the same

[@ManxAndy]

Here’s the link…….kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmjUoYinrLGGb9E

[@tenan757]

what a timeless design

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

Money no object, this car and an SLS!

[@no65mph]

I’m not sure what is wrong with that car you got, but I don’t think anybody has had problems with the build quality of the car and or the dashboard rattling. That’s a new one on me. I’ve got a modified GTS and I’ve liked it so much after other cars that I’ve had that I’m keeping it and just Doing my personality type thing on it. It’s been a fantastic car, super reliable and very fast “if you tune it”. A good tune will wake the car up big time. The suspension is unbelievable as far as how hard you can push it on the track.

[@user-en9zo2ol4z]

I noticed that the engine sounded like it had a leaky exhaust at lower revs, which then picked up as the revs rose, to a crescendo of V8 bi-turbo clatter.

[@thebeemovie9612]

These look really wide for UK roads, especially B roads. Sounds good though and personally, I like the looks 👍

[@ivanlievendag9820]

In yellow, with this grill, alloy color wheels and no mounted spoiler

[@nicobeancounter]

How many miles did it have? It must've just been that example as I've been in my friend's GTS with 18,000km on it heaps of times and it feels like a brand new car every time. Mind you, he has OCD...

[@derekmiles1307]

Looks incredible

[@rv9990]

Haven't seen a normal GT in a while after all the GTR/GTR PRO and Black series hype on YT. But this made me realise the original GT or GTS are way nicer than the expensive special editions.

[@jameshunterford4099]

I love Mercedes and I really do like that car. I really don’t like the styling though. I would feel a bit of a plank with the white and stripe look. Interesting review of it though. Perhaps it is not quite what everyone thinks it is. Great sound though!

[@strongerandwiser2023]

I cant imagine you being a big fan of sports/bucket seats being a bit of a big boy mate. Do you find merc does it better than other german brands in terms of comfort when it comes to sports cars? Ive always thought of merc as a more comfortable ride than that of BMW or Audi when it comes to their fast models. That being said I'm a massive BMW fan and has had a few of the later generation M cars recently all of which I couldn't complain about to be fair however ride is always pretty damn stiff.

[@MrRoyck10]

This car is a natural successor for my e86, however as a mere mortal I would rather focus on maxing out my annual ISA whilst watching this car depreciation cycle of the AMG GT. However when it get to lowest point of its depreciation then I will pull the trigger, if it retains value at £60 marker then good by AMG GT…..Fantastic review with nice cinematography.

[@darkchild130]

I just bought an E86 last week and I’m loving it tbh. I’ve done stupid horsepower v8s and the little sports car is more fun than all of them imo.

[@AntoniusTyas]

Tried a GT R PRO once for a short drive on uneven roads. The performance is definitely a shocker, and sounds like a chortling dinosaur. But it is stiff. Any stiffer than that and I would immediately give it a definite no as a car to use on other than the smoothest of roads. The Recaro bucket seats are fantastic, though.

[@sportzntouring]

Such a beast of a car... But I can't help but think it would have been that much more desirable if they'd carried over the gull-wing doors over from the SLS. Love those doors!

[@tc88888888]

Sls are over.a Mil now while these are like 100k

[@ailestriker9888]

There are plenty of reviews where even new Mercedes model have creaking plastics, especially in the centre console

[@darkchild130]

The noise on these is incredible

[@chrisburton4694]

Gts, was always the sweet spot for me

[@markchip1]

A couple of critiques... The car - why do manufacturers think that an "S" demarcation is really justified by a mere 5% bump in power and 10% in torque? The review - Aston get the previous gen infotainment so I double a 6 year old Merc is the same as the latest Aston as you say. Did you mean, "I thought they'd put all their build issues behind them" *by this stage (6y ago)* - or are you comparing this to the latest Mercs? Minor one - that's not a roll-hoop, it's a racing harness bar. But massive kudos for routinely giving cyclists so much room and consideration!

[@aera6413]

After watching the Ford Flex episode, now I understand why you have a Florida Panthers jersey on.

[@undergroundoutlaw411]

Bets that at 7:40 - the 570S caught fire 😂

[@Fluterra]

There is really no perceptible lag, certainly way less than the 5.5L. You just had the 4L in comfort. Put it in Race or Sport+ and you’ll see there’s no lag.

[@---us7qf]

I will be getting the 2022 AMG GT Coupe, night edition. Aaaaand all those "build quality issues" had better be sorted.

[@matthewgateoperators2406]

Did you get it and if so, how do you like it?

[@Saleen5000]

Yes let us know

[@nagylevi3827]

Keeping up with regulations is killing the AMG division and cost-cutting is killing Mercedes. This car, I think, perfectly illustrates that.

[@johnguidetti5839]

Cost cutting where?

[@nagylevi3827]

@@johnguidetti5839 well it is most apparent in quality control at the moment. But the famous creaks also point to poor design, which is another worrying sign. However, this is merely my opinion, based on reviews and owners' stories, not personal experience. I sincerely hope it's all hogwash. If you can't trust the quality of a Mercedes, what can one hope for in lesser brands?

[@odinikita4821]

You mean regulations like the climate change lies?

[@nagylevi3827]

@@odinikita4821 they might not be lies, but downsizing, turbocharging and catalytic converters do damage the sound and throttle response of those mighty AMG engines.

[@blaze8978]

There both around the same price. Used sl63 or used Amg GTS?

[@oscarzt1652]

peak power in the 4.0 biturbo is about 6200rpm and the rev limit is 7200

[@Fluterra]

The GTC is more plush riding than the GTS!

[@HEKTIC458]

I love the SLS far more but the GTS is way more bang for buck

[@smoath]

Let's give it up for Florida! ;)

[@deenoc3622]

Love the Jersey.

[@christophegenbrugge6815]

You should do an slr video and see how the mercedes/mclaren is the same horror show as the modern mclaren series in terms of quality controll

[@R-Tap]

Great presence.

[@vindevhunta4905]

Sls is next level But this is a nice car GTR is my favorite

[@stefanbadass5357]

Agreed ^^ Engine sounds a tad " agricultural", just the job for a hoon round Bradford

[@frenzybar7936]

I thought I'm the only one who thinks it sounds like a tractor! compare that to the symphony that is Ferraris!

[@rickkarsan4491]

where is Bradford, i only know of Bradistan

[@solardiymadesimple.3779]

Who needs a audio system with a engine sounding like that..

[@roderickjones7479]

The last time you wore that top I thought it was a Klu Klux Klan iniform!

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

I like the floppy ear doors pf the SLS more.

[@alexluke84]

Those long nosed mighty Merc has a special appeal.... SLR, SLS, SL65AMG BS and this AMG GT 😎

[@karllambert9827]

Could you think about reviewing a UK Ford mustang plz

[@ehsu2099]

I would also agree with all your comments about AMG GT S. I had big issue with its parts bin steering wheel. Steering is too big for a sportscar so I could not keep my hands at 3-9 oclock in tight turns so I had to turn the wheel old fashioned way, then I lost track with gear paddles :-( Steering is too light and does not self centre like other cars. No feedback of front tyres unless on track as heavy braking helps with weight transfer so I can feel the front tyres more. Fantastic engine, beautiful interior and head turning look though. I now own a Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 manual in my search for old school driving fun. GTS 4.0 is close to my nirvana but I am quite disappointed with steering as well contrary to what other reviewers's claim of Porsche steering feel. Who still does hydraulic steering, N/A engine and manual gearbox these days apart from Gordon Murray's T50?

[@faraz2498]

Lotus

[@ehsu2099]

@@faraz2498 Lotus does not have naturally aspirated engine. I am interested in the new Emira but its engine is not NA, not even their own lol

[@faraz2498]

@@ehsu2099 true, you may be asking for too much in 2021.

[@ehsu2099]

@@faraz2498 true but I disagree with the way auto industry went about things in last decade. I found forced induction engines do not save fuel at all compared to naturally aspirated engines. Real world consumption of turbo engine is so similar to NA engine with similar power. I have never ever achieved what manufacturers claimed. And I do not see the point of electrically assisted steering in sports cars because it’s claimed fuel saving is irrelevant in those cars! So we drivers lost so many emotional connections to our be-loved cars for NOTHING!

[@faraz2498]

@@ehsu2099 in the end most people who buy these cars are not driving enthusiasts, they are rich posers who don’t care if a car has a hydraulic steering rack or if the pedals are spaced well to heel and toe etc. The car needs to be a flagship that helps sell the SUVs. They don’t even make much money off these cars . I doubt AMG on its own is profitable. But that does mean the enthusiast misses out. There is the Caterham of course, but hardly a DD.

[@richardharrold9736]

Nah, the SLS has by far the better engine and is miles better looking. Can't beat that combination of gullwing doors, N/A power delivery and thunderous sound. This cannot compare, and that's why SLS values have gone silly.

[@jameswillard1]

SLS has presence but IMO if you took away it’s gull wing doors it’s just an average design with somewhat odd proportions of extremely long hood and no rear end whatsoever..... not a good combo in sports cars or women

[@visionist7]

The SLS has the ugliest front end

[@richardharrold9736]

@@jameswillard1 the long bonnet, cab-aft look has defined great sports cars since the 1920s... look at, for example, the Sunbeam 3-litre Supersports, or the BMW 328, or the Jag X120/40/50, or the E-type, or almost any of the front-engined Ferraris... yeah, the gullwing doors make the design, but the roadster isn't a bad-looking thing either...

[@finalpharoah1]

The values of the SLS shot up because it was only produced from 2010 - 2012 , so investors who never drive them are hiding them in their garages. The SLS had many awesome elements, but it was ultimately extremely flawed which made it impossible to enjoy, Traction is extremely obtrusive when it's on, then the car is wild and undriveable when you turn it off. The AMG GT fixes all those flaws

[@jameswillard1]

@@visionist7 I agree 100%

[@nickb3968]

I highly doubt this is more reliable than a Viper. Certainly the maintenance will be more expensive than a Viper. (at least here in the States)

[@user-en9zo2ol4z]

I have always described such engines as, Bit-Urbo, as if it is not fully turbo.

[@UMNRZ]

That rattle would drive me insane. Mercedes quality is still not anywhere near where it used to be. Used to have a GLC and it rattled too. Just pushing the buttons on the dash and centre console it would squeak and rattle.

[@steffydog]

It’s a no from me, can’t say I like the look or sound, great review as always, as long as the owner enjoys it, that’s all that matters.

[@adrianrivera8425]

Can someone get the numbers on downforce numbers with the fixed wing and the regular wing

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Bargain at 60K. Here in Oz they start at £100,000 GBP.

[@TroyHR123]

Australians always comment stuff like this on UK videos. They should cost a load more; transporting a car 9000 miles instead of 700 miles, I'm guessing costs a huge amount more. I'm sure some JDM cars cost less in Australia than the UK.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

@@TroyHR123 Shipping for a manufacturer costs fuck all.

[@TroyHR123]

@@CathodeRayNipplez still 10x fuck all compared with shipping in the EU and the customer will pay for it. only other reason for the price difference is taxes .

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

@@TroyHR123 Nailed it with taxes. Au gov reams us. Plus Aussies have this weird idea that their old stuff is worth way more than it really is more often than not and they try to recoup the luxury goods tax etc. The high end stuff is rather quite rare by EU and UK standards here but the everyday used 10yo plebmobile is 5 times the UK average. That's why you keep seeing comments from Au about how cheap many cars are in the UK by comparison I suppose...

[@truth6242]

My 2003 E500 has dash rattles that's annoying and just something I had to just get used to. My 2006 C6 Corvette didn't rattle at all. Better build quality.

[@themotorsportarchives]

I can hear the creaking through my headphones hahaha

[@user-en9zo2ol4z]

With regard to the rattling dashboard, Mercedes have been trading on the build quality of their vehicles from 25 years ago, and seem to have fooled a lot of people. Yet the emperor has no clothes.

[@jellightskinhd4498]

What’s the difference between gtc and gts?

[@clevelandaeromotive]

Rattles kill it for me. I spent the better part of 4 years crushing rattles in an E71 BMW X6 (video on my channel). Not doing it again. Great review.

[@seinsmeld13]

I see your wearing a Florida Panthers jersey. They are currently in the playoffs against the Capitals whom I despise. Anyway great review.

[@rossworthington4469]

Where's the GT four bro? I got one and am very keen to see wat you do with yrs

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It is now back, video coming soon

[@rossworthington4469]

@@JayEmmOnCars sweet

[@larryhand6537]

Is there an advantage to staggered wheels?

[@peterbratu]

A bit more cushion for the heavy front side.

[@markwilliams5654]

Wow that dash does rattle it would drive me mad bang it lol

[@RC-bx5jo]

the rattles...my mum has a 11yo Auris that rattles far less than my 911 GTS, which is like a Lego car inside (got push things into place all the time). Seems like sports cars are hard and vibrate a lot and it's hard to manage without 200 pounds of padding

[@pobinr]

When you say buy an SL63 instead. Do you mean SL63 or AMG SL63?

[@mikev6046]

An F-Type SVR would be a cheaper alternative @jayemm on cars

[@bazmina]

And better