Sep 14, 2021
AMG engines and what does AMG stand for

The AMG®designation on certain Mercedes Benz vehicles stands for “Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach.” The first two words are the last names of Mercedes’ founders, Hans- Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher. The last word, Großaspach, is the name of a city in Germany where Aufrecht was born.

Outside of the lettering, however, AMG carries a more general meaning that encompasses a high caliber of luxury sports car. In order to earn the AMG classification, a Mercedes Benz vehicle is outfitted with specific trim and tuning. AMG vehicles are designed to have more power and finer handling, and have a unique sporty look due to their exterior and interior embellishments. Fast and powerful, these are cars you “drive to feel alive.”

“One Man, One Engine”

Close up of the AMG logo on a C63S.
AMG is a legacy

Perhaps the most important feature that distinguishes a Mercedes Benz AMG vehicle is its engine. Each one is handmade in an exclusive manufacturing facility in Affalterbach, Germany. Here, the developers abide by a credo of “one man, one engine,” with one single person giving their full attention to one single engine until it is finished.

Upon completion, the engine is tagged with the name of the creator, a symbol of the individual care and detail with which it was made. 

It is something reminiscent of the perfectly chiseled stone blocks of medieval cathedrals, each stamped by the mason who hand-carved them. Mercedes applies this philosophy to all of its vehicles: every part, no matter how small, is integral in building something bigger and more beautiful. Pride and ownership of the AMG engines is a symbol of a dedication to performance and innovation without losing the human element which sets Mercedes apart. 

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What Are the Different AMG Engines?

Currently, there are six AMG engines, each designed to work with specific Mercedes Benz AMG models:

Handcrafted 6.0L V12 Biturbo Engine (M279)

Horsepower: 621 
Torque: 738lb-ft 
Featured Models: Mercedes AMG S 65 Sedan

AMG Enhanced 3.0L V6 Biturbo (M276)

Horsepower: 385
Torque: 384 lb-ft 
Featured Model: GLE 43 Coupe, GLC 43 4MATIC

Handcrafted 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo (M133)

Horsepower: 375 
Torque: 350 lb-ft 
Featured Model: GLA 45, GLA 35 4MATIC

Handcrafted 4.0L V8 Biturbo (M177)

Horsepower: 630 
Torque: 664 lb-ft 
Featured Models: E 63 S Sedan, E G3 S Wagon, GT 63 S 4-door coupe, GLC 63 4MATIC

Handcrafted 4.0L V8 Biturbo with Dry Sump Lubrication System (M178)

Horsepower: 577 
Torque: 516 lb-ft 
Featured Models: GT, GT C, GT R, GLC 63 4MATIC

Handcrafted 5.5L V8 Biturbo (M157)

Horsepower: 577 
Torque: 665 lb-ft 
Featured Model: GLS 63

Mercedes Benz of Littleton AMG Vehicles

Mercedes Benz of Littleton has a wide selection of AMG vehicles available for delivery or direct purchase. Visit our dealership or go online to view our inventory of these unique vehicles, handcrafted for power and style.