The new 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupe brings two levels of power and performance, providing both speed and quickness on the road. This car was recently shown at Monterey Car Week, where it stole the show with sleek lines, luxurious interior features, and impressive performance figures.
When assembling this list, the initial question asked is, “Which version of the Mercedes-AMG GT to use?” The base model, AMG GT55, became the obvious choice. This impressive sports coupe has excellent power and speed numbers, but it’s not so high up on the list that we can’t find other cars that rocket to 60 mph quicker than this incredible Merc.
Mercedes-AMG GT55 Performance Specs
| 0-60 MPH | 3.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 183 mph |
| Horsepower | 469 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft |
| Layout | 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
Taking data from Car and Driver, Edmunds, and Acceleration Times, these ten performance cars that are either equal to or faster than the Mercedes-AMG GT55.
10 2023 Volkswagen Golf R
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.9 seconds
The 2023 Volkswagen Golf R continues to dominate the market as the premiere hot hatch. This car has been at the top of this list since its debut in the 1970s, with more than 35 million models sold. The Golf R has everything you want in a fast and small sports car, including being as quick as the Mercedes-AMG GT55.
Performance
| 0-60 MPH | 3.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 155 mph |
| Horsepower | 315 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft |
| Layout | 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder |
The VW Golf R might not sound like much of a sleeper car because most of the world, already understands what this car brings to the market. Still, you won’t know it’s a high-performance model until you’re next to this car. If you want a car with speed and fun built into it, the Golf R should be near the top of the list.
9 2019 Cadillac ATS-V:
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.8 seconds
The CT4-V has replaced the Cadillac ATS-V, but that doesn’t mean it lost its mojo and place in the automotive world. This is certainly on the list when you want a compact sedan that’s quicker than the Mercedes-AMG GT55. This high-performance, agile, fun car has the desired speed and performance.
Performance
| 0-60 MPH | 3.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 189 mph |
| Horsepower | 464 hp |
| Torque | 445 lb-ft |
| Layout | 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 |
The 2019 Cadillac ATS-V came with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission, delivering power to the road in two different ways. This choice enables the ATS-V to be a more engaging car than most modern sports sedans.
8 2020 Cadillac CT6-V
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.8 seconds
When luxury brands build flagship cars, they often leave out any performance or speed. That wasn’t the case for the 2020 Cadillac CT6-V sedan. This luxurious performance sedan brings exhilarating power to the mix, with the Blackwing 4.2-liter V8 engine delivering incredible power.
Performance
| 0-60 MPH | 3.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 mph |
| Horsepower | 550 hp |
| Torque | 640 lb-ft |
| Layout | 4.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
Put the CT6-V next to the AMG GT55, and the Caddy will hit 60 mph a little sooner than the Merc. The Cadillac CT6-V combines sports elements and premium, upscale features, making it a comfortable, impressive, and fun luxury sports sedan.
7 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.7 Seconds
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is stylish, elegant, and filled with Italian charm. The base model is pretty good, but when you turn things up to the Quadrifoglio level, you’ve got an incredible performance car that can beat the AMG GT55 Coupe.
Performance
| 0-60 MPH | 3.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 191 mph |
| Horsepower | 503 hp |
| Torque | 442 lb-ft |
| Layout | 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 |
Packing a Ferrari-derived powertrain and a finely tuned RWD setup, this Alfa Romeo sedan is extremely fun to drive. This amazing Italian is a bit of an outlier on the list, which is part of its charm. As you would expect, the Giulia Quadrifoglio comes with impressive luxury features including heated front seats, leather upholstery, and a 15-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system. Could this be the sleeping giant you’ve been looking for?
6 2013 BMW M5
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.6 seconds
The 2013 BMW M5 is another car that isn’t much of a sleeper for those in the know. Still, if all you see is a BMW sedan, you’ll be blown away when this car rockets to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, which is a little quicker than the 2023 Mercedes-AMG GT53.
Performance
| 0-60 MPH | 3.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 189 mph |
| Horsepower | 617 hp |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft |
| Layout | 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
This impressive M5 brings aggressive styling and a powerful V-8 engine to any contest, winning most of them. The speed and acceleration offered might leave you wondering why you would look for a new performance car instead of sticking to a decade-old proven winner.
5 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.6 seconds
The 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing proves that Cadillac can build high-performance luxury sedans that rival the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz. In fact, this speedy Caddy rockets to 60 mph sooner than the Mercedes-AMG GT55 Coupe and has a higher top speed as well.
Performance
| 0-60 MPH | 3.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 mph |
| Horsepower | 668 hp |
| Torque | 659 lb-ft |
| Layout | 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 |
Here’s a little secret you’ll love about the CT5-V Blackwing: it’s one of the few remaining cars with a manual transmission. This gives owners the pleasure of fully engaging with the car on the road or track. Add the sharp lines, impressive upscale interior, and amazing sounds from the engine, and this Caddy is ready to party.
4 2024 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.3 seconds
The new 2024 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe looks like a regular BMW coupe until you begin to review its design and features. This elegant sporty Beemer brings impressive craftsmanship, specialized Alpina tuner features, and excellent luxury for your driving pleasure.
Performance
| 0-60 MPH | 3.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 168 mph |
| Horsepower | 612 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft |
| Layout | 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
The incredible engine rockets the Alpina B8 to 60 mph in a hurry, much faster than the Mercedes-AMG GT55 Coupe. You’ll love the high-class build, impressive infotainment system, and hand-finished interior qualities of this car. Get ready for serious BMW fun with this glorious grand tourer.
3 2024 Audi RS7 Performance
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.3 seconds
The 2024 Audi RS7 takes things much further for the A7 and S7 lineup. This top-end Audi is an impressive four-door executive luxury coupe with tons of space for passengers and cargo. The sleek roofline provides a stylish and sporty build while dialing up the power and performance for you.
Performance
| 0-60 MPH | 3.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 mph |
| Horsepower | 621 hp |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft |
| Layout | 4.0-liter Biturbo V-8 |
This top-end Audi rockets to 60 mph more than a half-second sooner than the Mercedes-AMG GT55 Coupe, which makes it one of the quickest cars in the market. The RS7 doesn’t look like much more than another Audi until you get behind the wheel and feel the incredible power and performance.
2 2023 BMW M3 Touring
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 3.1 seconds
The BMW M3 is hardly a sleeper car, but that won’t keep us from adding it to our list. This amazing Beemer hits 60 mph almost a full second before the Mercedes-AMG GT55, making the Merc look slow and plodding by comparison. The M3 Touring is a high-performance version of the 3 Series, proudly wearing the title of Ultimate Driving Machine.
Performance
| 0-60 MPH | 3.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 174 mph |
| Horsepower | 503 hp |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft |
| Layout | 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged 6-cylinder |
The Touring aspect of the M3 makes this high-performance wagon a little more comfortable on the road. The 2023 BMW M3 Touring is a fantastic companion for road trips, rocketing around a track, or making other performance cars look slow.
1 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 2.9 Seconds
Audi is well-known for making understated fast cars, and the 2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance is another example of Audi’s brilliance. This amazing wagon doesn’t look the part of a sporty sprinter, but the high-powered engine delivers speed and power to the wheels to make this one of the fastest wagons in the world.
Performance
| 0-60 MPH | 2.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 174 mph |
| Horsepower | 621 hp |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft |
| Layout | 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 |
This high-performance Audi leaves almost all other sedans in the dust, with one of the market’s fastest 0-60 mph times. The Mercedes-AMG GT55 Coupe doesn’t hold a candle to this Audi, which uses a high-tuned V-8 engine to deliver tons of aggression and noise for those who think the regular RS6 is too refined.