What Does AMG® Stand For?

Hans Werner Aufrecht and Ernhard Melcher were two engineering partners who partnered to create the original line of Mercedes-Benz AMG® vehicles starting in 1967. The first two letters in “AMG®” stand for both of their last names, while the “G” stands for Grossaspach, the birthplace of Aufrecht in Germany. AMG® stands for Aufrecht Melcher Grossapach.

How Much Does the Mercedes-Benz AMG® Cost?

The cost of Mercedes-Benz AMG® vehicles varies widely depending on the model you choose. There are literally dozens of AMG® coupes, sedans, convertibles, roadsters, SUVs, and wagons from which to choose. The prices range from $51,395* MSRP for the CLA 45 4MATIC® to $229,500* MSRP for the AMG® S 65.

When you choose a Mercedes-Benz AMG® model, you’ll get much more than just a boost in horsepower and torque. Mercedes-Benz AMG® models are meticulously designed with a wide range of high-performance features from front to back, including standard and available performance features like:

• Handcrafted AMG® V8 engines
• Dry-sump lubrication
• AMG® SPEEDSHIFT transmissions
• AMG® Dynamic Select
• AMG® High-Performance Composite Braking System
• AMG® RIDE CONTROL Sport Suspension
• AMG® traction control
• Lightweight construction

Within the Mercedes-Benz AMG® lineup, you’ll find a variety of high-performance engines, including a Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT R’s 4.0L V8 biturbo engine, which develops 577 hp and is able to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.