8 Powerful V8 Mercedes You Can Still Own in 2025
V8 engines and Mercedes-Benz go together like peanut butter and jelly—less for utility, more for pleasure. Despite turbocharging and emissions regulations turning the heat up, you can still walk into a showroom and pick up a V8 Benz if your pockets are deep enough.
Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 SUV
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Starting at $89,200, the GLE 580 is the entry point for V8 power. It uses a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with EQ Boost mild-hybrid tech, kicking out 510 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque. It hits 60 mph in 4.3 seconds; fast enough for a midsize luxury SUV that doesn’t even wear an AMG badge.
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 SUV
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At $114,800, this big three-row SUV offers the same engine as the GLE 580 but adds size and a third row. Although heavier, it’s still capable of a 0-60 sprint in 4.7 seconds. It is the family hauler for someone who wants serious power without diving into AMG territory.
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe
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If you’re willing to sacrifice practicality for style, the coupe version is $132,150. It’s mechanically identical to the SUV and is all about the look. You’ll get tighter cargo space and reduced rear headroom, but the same 603 hp V8 with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and nine-speed automatic transmission.
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S SUV
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At $130,800, the GLE 63 S adds AMG treatment to the midsize SUV with 603 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. That translates to 0-60 mph in just 3.7 seconds. The aggressive styling, stiffer suspension, and AMG-specific performance tweaks make this SUV way more than a family cruiser.
Mercedes-AMG GT 55 Coupe
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This new-generation GT Coupe costs $137,500. It’s a more livable version of AMG’s sports car DNA and packs 469 horsepower and a front-engine layout. While it’s more refined than the first-gen GT, it keeps the twin-turbo V8 soundtrack that defined the original, and its handling makes mountain roads a thrill.
Mercedes-AMG SL 55 Roadster
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The SL 55, priced at $144,650, revives Mercedes’ classic roadster nameplate with a V8 under the hood. It produces 469 hp and 516 lb-ft and can hit 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. The powertrain is shared with the GT 55, but the open top and grand touring setup make it a unique experience.
Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 SUV
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With 603 hp and the same fire-breathing V8 as its smaller siblings, the AMG version of the big GLS costs $149,500. It includes all the high-performance extras and a luxurious cabin that wouldn’t feel out of place in a six-figure sedan. Plus, it’s one of the few SUVs this size that can corner with confidence.
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door Coupe
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At $156,850, this isn’t a stretched two-door GT. It’s based on the E-Class platform but with 577 hp and AMG tuning that reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. The ride offers four doors, tons of performance, and a lower center of gravity than the SUVs. It’s practical-ish, but still plenty fast.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 SUV
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The $178,450 Maybach GLS mixes brute V8 power with first-class luxury. The 550 hp output is slightly tamer, but what matters more here is that the rear seats recline, give a massage, and have their own champagne fridge. This is the closest a V8 SUV gets to being a mobile lounge.
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe
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The coupe version of the GT 63 dials it up to 577 hp and shaves seconds off your lap time. At $179,050, it’s $41k more than the GT 55 but gets the full AMG treatment. It comes with adaptive suspension, rear-wheel steering, and AWD—ingredients for blistering pace and usable power.
Mercedes-AMG G63 SUV
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This iconic G-Wagen remains V8-powered, despite the arrival of the electric G580. The G63 still runs a 577 hp V8, gets to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, and looks like it could scale a cliff. Additionally, Active Ride Control makes it remarkably composed, whether you’re off-road or on pavement. Buyers can get it for $186,100.
Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance Sedan
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This hybrid S-Class, costing $186,200, doesn’t mess around. It pairs a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor for a combined 791 hp. It also offers AWD, four-wheel steering, and the plushest cabin in AMG’s lineup. Even with all that, it still feels at home chauffeuring executives downtown.
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupe
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At $195,900, this plug-in hybrid coupe combines a 150 kW motor with a 4.0-liter V8 for a staggering 805 hp. It hits 60 mph in under 3 seconds, despite weighing around 4,800 lbs. That kind of acceleration is usually reserved for supercars, but you also get four seats and a trunk.
Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance Roadster
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Topping the V8 range at $207,150, this SL combines soft-top fun with over 800 hp thanks to a hybrid V8. It’s fast—2.8 seconds to 60 mph—and it doesn’t sacrifice comfort for speed. It’s AMG’s answer to an open-top grand tourer that doesn’t mind a race track visit.
Mercedes-Benz S580 Sedan
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For $128,600, this S-Class comes with 496 horsepower from its twin-turbo V8 and mild-hybrid setup. Unlike the SUVs, it trades off space for quiet, tech, and highway ability. You’ll get features like augmented reality navigation, active ambient lighting, and 25 mpg on the highway.