Four-Cylinder Mercedes-AMG GT43 Goes On Sale In The UK

Just last week, Mercedes revealed a new AMG V8 is in the works. That we’re very excited for but, for the time being at least, it doesn’t appear the controversial four-pot is going away. In fact, that engine is now being offered in the UK in the AMG GT.

The four-cylinder Mercedes-AMG GT 43 isn’t new news. It was revealed early in 2024, and we presumed it’d be targeted primarily for the Chinese market – although it found its way to the US late last year.

Now, it’s on sale in the UK and it’ll cost you £101,695. Yes, that makes it a four-cylinder AMG for over £100,000 but it is comfortably the lowest-priced GT – around £42,000 cheaper than the six-cylinder 55 and £63,000 than the 63 (amusingly enough). The range is now topped by the 63 Pro, which will set you back £176,605.

So what does a 43 get you? 415hp and 396lb ft of torque, or the same power as the A45 S hatchback. Worth noting that as the 43 is rear-driven rather than all-wheel drive, it’s actually seventh-tenths slower from 0-62mph than an A45 – taking 4.6 seconds.

Don’t fear if you’ve just bought a V8 and worry it’ll look like a car that’s two-thirds the price and notably slower. The 43 gets styling that’s quite toned down compared with its more powerful counterparts, with less aggressive bumpers, narrower wheel arches and the lack of a fixed rear wing.

Despite the massive price cut over the more powerful variants though, those who are currently looking to spec themselves a GT43 will be delighted to know it’s not barebones on kit. As far as we can tell, cost options are limited to some pretty expensive paint options and the £2500 Driving Assistance Package – bringing adaptive cruise and associated tech.

Can you get your head to accept a £100,000, four-cylinder-only car though? Let us know what you think on socials.