Guide To Mercedes-AMG: What Does It Mean? - Stratstone

What does Mercedes-AMG stand for?

Mercedes Aufrecht, Melcher and Großaspach (AKA Mercedes-AMG), is the performance branch of the iconic German automotive marque Mercedes-Benz, and is named after the two engineers that founded the AMG name in 1967.

Whilst the AMG branding is recognised worldwide, it can be difficult to understand what a Mercedes-AMG car actually entails. In this article, we will explore Mercedes-AMG in more detail and answer some commonly asked questions related to the high performance outfit.

• The history of Mercedes-AMG
• What does Mercedes-AMG mean?
• Best Mercedes-AMG cars
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Mercedes-AMG cars
• Frequently asked questions

The history of Mercedes-AMG

Mercedes-AMG was founded by two ambitious individuals that had an affection for racing. After Daimler-Benz ceased all its motorsports operations, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher (who were working for Daimler-Benz at the time), continued to fine tune the 300 SE racing engine in their spare time, and in 1965, it was ready to race.

A car powered by Aufrecht and Melcher's engine won 10 times in the German Touring Car Championship, forming the foundations of the Mercedes-AMG brand. While highly successful on track, Aufrecht's vision was for road vehicles to be inspired by their motorsport pedigree, and began modifying Mercedes-Benz cars to fit the AMG language.

After more success as an engine manufacturer, AMG and Daimler-Benz began working together as official racing partners in the late '80s, before signing a cooperation contract in 1990. Since then, Mercedes-AMG has been delivering some of the most impressive performance cars to customers around the world.

What does Mercedes-AMG mean?

As the high performance branch of the Mercedes-Benz brand, Mercedes-AMG cars are some of the most exciting cars available. Often featuring larger engines and more power, if a car is badged AMG, you know it will get your heart racing.

However, to make the AMG range more accessible, Mercedes-Benz introduced various trims to its models, such as AMG Line and AMG Sport. These trims usually do not feature eye-watering amounts of power like their 'proper' AMG siblings, but they look the part, featuring AMG styling and a range of additional extras.

Best Mercedes-AMG cars

There are a variety of the Mercedes-AMG cars to choose from, but these are some of the most popular: