AMG® Trim vs AMG® Line from Mercedes Benz

You have probably heard the designation “AMG®” at some point when shopping for or discussing Mercedes Benz cars. But what, exactly, does AMG® mean? And what is the difference between AMG® trim and a full AMG®-model car?

AMG® stands for “Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach.” The company was founded in 1967 by Mercedes-Benz engineers Hans-Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher. Großaspach (pronounced Gross-ahz-pack) is the name of Aufrecht’s hometown in Germany.

Melcher and Aufrecht were race car enthusiasts and developed AMG® as a manufacturer of high powered racing engines. The business later expanded to develop a range of unofficial upgrades geared toward Mercedes Benz vehicles.

The first AMG® vehicles, then, were various models of Mercedes that had been souped up with Melcher and Aufrecht’s high performance engines and styling packages. No official AMG® model existed until 1993, when a cooperation agreement was reached between Daimler Benz (owner of Mercedes Benz) and AMG®. The agreement allowed for the first commonly developed car between the companies and the first “official” AMG® line: the Mercedes-Benz AMG® C 36.

Difference Between AMG® Trim and AMG® Model Car

Full AMG® model vehicles are fitted with a hand-crafted, high-performance engine that is manufactured in only one place in the world: Affalterbach, Germany. Each engine is adorned with a metal plaque bearing the AMG® logo and the maker’s signature.

Vehicles equipped with these engines have more than double the horsepower of a standard sedan, as well as enhanced handling via seemingly endless torque. The 2021 AMG® GT Black series, for example, maxes out at 720 hp and boats 590 lb-ft of torque.

Having said that, an AMG® engine is not necessarily for the average driver. Not everyone needs to reach top speeds of 190 mph, after all. But that doesn’t mean you can enjoy the look of a high end sports car.

Mercedes-Benz allows you to upgrade nearly any model with an AMG® trim or styling package. This means you can customize your vehicle to look exactly like an AMG® car, minus the all-important AMG® engine. AMG® trim options include:

• A rear spoiler to give the car a sportier look and reduce drag
• Body styling with a polished chrome cross-strut, deep front air dam
• 18” or 19” AMG® style wheels
• Contoured sport front seats and sport steering wheel
• AMG® Floor Mats
• Sport Suspension for enhanced handling and precision
• Sport brakes

You can also opt for the AMG® Night package, which incorporates jet black versions of the AMG® styling elements.

Test Drive an AMG® GT at Mercedes Benz of Littleton

We have a beautiful 2018 AMG® GT Roadster in stock at our dealership. Certified pre-owned with minimum mileage, this vehicle has been meticulously maintained and drives like perfection. This is a rare car, so stop by today for a test drive before it’s gone!