There are few things more commanding on the road than an older Mercedes-Benz with a huge V8 engine, and in 2025 they represent a bit of a bargain.

The latest Mercedes-AMG C63 has one of the most impressive engines in the world. It makes 234.5 horsepower per liter, a figure unmatched by any mass-production car on the market. It's half the size of the engine it replaced but had the same output.

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 forgoes the former V8 for a new hybrid drivetrain. Karl Brauer. Driving the redesigned 2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 coupe illustrates how Mercedes-Benz is

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance four-door. Although the team hasn't had the same amount of success since the introduction of ground effects in 2022, Mercedes-AMG won seven championships on the trot between 2014 and 2020.

Mercedes-AMG refreshed the GT63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe in late 2023. It received a minor styling makeover while retaining the potent hybrid powertrain before going on sale in summer 2024. You'll still find a twin-turbocharged 4.

AMG GT 63 S E Performance arrives in the US with 831 hp and a PHEV twin-turbo V8. Performance remains extreme with 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds and a 197 mph top speed. Pricing is still unconfirmed but will slot above the GT 43 and GT 53 models.