2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe Interior

It can be quite an inelegant mission to get into the GT. If you're young and flexible, it's easy, but if you can afford one, chances are you're neither of those things. Here's a top tip for you; use the bungee method. Simply turn your back, let go and hope gravity takes you toward the seat. Once seated, you notice two things: the first-class interior and the massive center console. In case you're wondering, it has to be that big because the driver and passenger are practically sitting right next to the prop shaft connecting the engine in the front to the gearbox in the back. Some find it too big, but to us, it looks muscular. We like the idea of sitting low down in a machine right next to mechanical components.

As one of the most expensive models in Merc's line-up, the GT is adorned only in premium materials. MB-Tex is standard in the GT, while the GT C has Nappa leather. The layout is driver-focused, as it should be. Thanks to the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a drive-mode selector placed on the steering wheel, the rest of the interior feels like a sideshow. It's an opulent sideshow, but there's no doubt as to who the GT is trying to impress, and it's not the passenger.

2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe Interior Photos

Seating and Interior Space

As it always has been, the 2021 AMG GT is a strict 2-seater coupe. It does a good job, offering loads of room, though taller drivers might struggle to find a comfortable driving position. Oddly, the power seats have fewer adjustment options than you get in any regular Mercedes sedan. The focus is also on support rather than comfort, yet you can drive relatively long distances without feeling too beat up. As mentioned earlier, getting in and out is not a glamorous process. Forward visibility is good but restricted from the rear because of the petite rear window and small side mirrors. Luckily, a rearview camera and blind-spot assist are standard fitments.

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Interior Colors and Materials

Mercedes-Benz's MB-Tex upholstery is a genuinely upmarket material and perfectly acceptable as standard on a C-Class. But when you charge more than six figures for a car, throw in some leather as standard, why don't you? An exceptionally cheeky move from Mercedes essentially forces you to pay $1,900 extra for Nappa leather. At least the GT C comes standard with a leather interior.

The standard AMG Silver Chrome trim looks good, while the Piano Black option exhibits fingerprints too quickly. For the ultimate interior ambiance, it's worth paying extra for the gloss Carbon Fiber trim. The cabin's main problem is that it feels quite claustrophobic in a dark color, and the standard GT only has dark upholstery options available. The interior feels roomier in white, beige, or silver combined with black, which is only available in the GT C.

2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe Trunk and Cargo Space

The GT has 10.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity. It's not incredibly generous, but enough for the weekly shopping and a weekend away for two. Perfect, since the car can only take two people anyway. Compared to its rivals, it's average. The mid-engined cars have severely limited cargo capacity, while other grand tourers like the Jaguar F-Type Coupe have a slightly larger trunk. The main rival is the Porsche 911, which has a tiny 4.6 cube frunk. The Porsche comes with rear seats, however. Few people use the 911 as a family car, so the back seats end up full of stuff anyway.

Interior storage is limited and only includes cupholders, a small center console bin, and tiny door pockets.Both driver and passenger get the royal treatment inside the GT. The seats are power-adjustable and come with three-stage heating and three memory settings. Useful features include parking cameras and sensors front and rear, adaptive high-beam assist, and an AMG Track Pace app that lets you record performance data. The GT C adds seat ventilation, keyless go, power decklid, blind-spot assist, lane-keep assist, and illuminated door sills. A Panoramic roof is also standard on the GT C, which helps alleviate the claustrophobic interior significantly.

2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Trunk and Cargo Space Photos

2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe Infotainment and Features

Features

Both driver and passenger get the royal treatment inside the GT. The seats are power-adjustable and come with three-stage heating and three memory settings. Useful features include parking cameras and sensors front and rear, adaptive high-beam assist, and an AMG Track Pace app that lets you record performance data. The GT C adds seat ventilation, keyless go, power decklid, blind-spot assist, lane-keep assist, and illuminated door sills. A Panoramic roof is also standard on the GT C, which helps alleviate the claustrophobic interior significantly.

Infotainment

The infotainment system is disappointing, to be brutally honest. As a halo model, you'd expect the GT to boast the latest MBUX technology, but alas. The GT still uses the old COMAND interface, which you interact with using either a rotary dial or touchpad. Neither works particularly well, and we'd much prefer a touchscreen.

Granted, the 10.25-inch color center display looks good, and it caters to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, Bluetooth streaming, twin USB ports, HD Radio, and SiriusXM. In the standard GT, the infotainment is mated to what Mercedes calls a "lightweight" sound system. Yet again, pretty poor for a six-figure car. The GT C comes with a 10-speaker Burmester system, while a model-specific 11-speaker Burmester 3D surround-sound system is available for both.

We like the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, opting to use it and the steering wheel-mounted controls rather than the COMAND setup.