The Mercedes-AMG two-pack is the most architecturally diverse set in the 2024 Speed Champions wave. At 808 pieces split across two vehicles, you are building two cars that could not be more different in philosophy: the G 63 is a boxy, upright SUV that traces its lineage to military utility vehicles, while the SL 63 is a low, sleek roadster that represents Mercedes' grand touring heritage. Building them back to back is a masterclass in how different design constraints produce different engineering solutions within the same 8-wide format.
The G 63 builds first in most sessions, and it is the more unusual construction. Speed Champions cars are typically low and wide - the G 63 is tall and narrow relative to its width, which creates a completely different build experience. The iconic boxy profile means the construction uses vertical stacking rather than the horizontal layering that characterizes most 8-wide vehicles. The spare tire on the rear door, the roof rack, and the characteristic square headlights all require specific construction approaches that you will not encounter in any other Speed Champions set. The build takes roughly 45 minutes and delivers a genuine surprise: the G 63 is one of the most characterful Speed Champions models ever produced.
The SL 63 follows with a more traditional Speed Champions roadster construction. The low nose, the sweeping fender lines, and the retractable soft top (suggested through element selection rather than functional mechanism) create a build that is more familiar but no less satisfying. The contrast with the G 63 you just completed makes the SL feel even sleeker by comparison. Combined build time for both vehicles is 90-120 minutes - a full evening session that delivers genuine variety.
The sequencing of these two builds creates a palate-cleansing effect that elevates both experiences. Building the tall, boxy G 63 first recalibrates your expectations of what a Speed Champions car feels like in your hands. When you then transition to the low, sleek SL 63, the contrast makes the roadster feel even more dramatically horizontal than it would if you built it in isolation. LEGO's decision to package such radically different vehicles together is a stroke of design curation - each car makes the other more interesting by proximity, and the combined build session has a narrative arc that single-car sets cannot achieve. You start with the brute, you finish with the beauty, and you display both with the understanding that they represent two valid answers to the same question: what does AMG mean?
The G 63 is the technique highlight, and it pushes Speed Champions into territory the theme rarely explores. Building a vehicle that is taller than it is long (in visual proportion) at 8-wide scale requires structural approaches that low sports cars never demand. The vertical side panels use SNOT techniques to achieve the flat, slab-sided profile that defines the G-Class. The front grille uses a combination of tile elements and bracket-mounted details that capture the iconic Mercedes face with its vertical chrome bars. The roof rack is a separate subassembly that clips onto the top, adding a functional detail that makes the G 63 immediately recognizable.
The SL 63 contributes different lessons. The roadster's flowing body lines require curved slope elements placed in sequences that create smooth visual transitions from hood to fender to rear deck. The soft-top mechanism is suggested through a combination of dark elements behind the cockpit that imply the folded roof without requiring a complex hinge assembly. The headlight construction uses transparent elements recessed into the dark bodywork, creating the distinctive Mercedes LED signature at this scale. For builders who own both this Mercedes two-pack and the Lamborghini two-pack (#77238), comparing the technique approaches reveals how LEGO adapts the 8-wide format to radically different vehicle types - from boxy SUV to low supercar, from upright roadster to angular wedge.
808 pieces is the second-largest piece count in the 2024 Speed Champions range, and the parts spread is impressively diverse. The G 63 contributes dark grey and black structural elements in substantial quantities - bricks, plates, and panel elements that are useful for any architectural or vehicle MOC. The SL 63 adds darker body panels and curve-specific elements. Between the two vehicles, you get a comprehensive selection of slopes, tiles, brackets, and structural pieces in neutral tones that are always in demand.
Two driver minifigures - one for each vehicle - add figure value with Mercedes-branded casual outfits appropriate to the luxury car context. The wheel assemblies are notable: the G 63 uses a different wheel and tire combination from the SL 63, giving you two distinct wheel scales from one purchase. The G 63's larger, more aggressive tires are particularly useful for off-road and SUV MOC projects. Eight total wheel assemblies across both cars represent a solid investment in Speed Champions wheel inventory. At the two-pack price point, the per-piece cost is competitive with single-car releases, making this one of the better volume purchases in the 2024 wave.
The display concept here is contrast, and it works brilliantly. The G 63's boxy, upright silhouette placed next to the SL 63's low, flowing profile creates a visual dialogue about what Mercedes-AMG means in 2024. They are the same brand, the same engineering philosophy, expressed through radically different forms. On a shelf, this contrast is more visually interesting than two similar cars would be - the eye bounces between the tall SUV and the low roadster, finding new details in each comparison.
The G 63 is the stronger individual display piece. Its unique silhouette - tall, square, unmistakable - stands out in any Speed Champions lineup that is otherwise dominated by low, wide vehicles. No other Speed Champions car looks like the G 63, which gives it automatic shelf presence. The SL 63 is a more conventional Speed Champions display piece: elegant, well-proportioned, and handsome without being dramatic. Together they command more shelf space than most two-packs, and they reward it with visual variety that single-car sets cannot provide.
For Mercedes collectors, this set pairs naturally with the Mercedes F1 W15 (#77244) to create a three-car Mercedes display spanning racing, luxury, and lifestyle. The F1 car represents competition, the SL represents grand touring, and the G 63 represents the lifestyle statement that Mercedes-AMG has become. Three cars, three philosophies, one brand - displayed together, they tell the complete AMG story.
808 pieces, two radically different vehicles, and two minifigures at the two-pack price. The per-piece cost is competitive with single-car Speed Champions sets, meaning you are getting the second vehicle at proportional cost rather than at a premium. The build time is the longest in the 2024 Speed Champions road car range, and the display variety is the broadest. On build time, parts volume, and visual diversity per dollar, the Mercedes two-pack ranks among the best values in the wave.
The value proposition is slightly complicated by the higher retail price compared to single-car sets. If your shelf space and budget are limited, the question becomes whether you want two Mercedes or two different brands at a lower individual cost. For Mercedes enthusiasts, the answer is obvious. For general Speed Champions collectors, the architectural contrast between the G 63 and SL 63 offers more visual variety than two similar supercars from different brands. Either way, 808 pieces of German engineering for this price is a compelling offer. For the full Speed Champions lineup, see our complete roundup.
Two driver minifigures are included, one for each vehicle. The G 63 driver wears a casual luxury outfit - a dark jacket over a graphic tee - reflecting the lifestyle context in which most G-Class vehicles are driven. The SL 63 driver wears a slightly more sporty outfit with Mercedes-AMG branding, appropriate to the roadster's grand touring character. Neither figure wears a helmet or racing suit, which is the correct design choice for luxury road cars. Both figures include hair pieces rather than helmets.
The casual styling makes both figures versatile for display contexts beyond just these cars. The torso prints work in urban dioramas, lifestyle scenes, and automotive show displays. Both figures are exclusive to this set and do not appear in the Mercedes F1 W15 (#77244) or any other Speed Champions release. The contrast between the two figures' outfits - one more rugged, one more refined - mirrors the contrast between the vehicles themselves, adding another layer to the set's visual storytelling. For Mercedes minifigure collectors, combining these two casual drivers with the F1-suited driver from the W15 creates a three-figure Mercedes lineup spanning motorsport and lifestyle.
The Mercedes AMG two-pack is for the builder who appreciates automotive diversity within a single brand. If you understand that Mercedes-AMG encompasses everything from brutal off-road SUVs to elegant grand touring roadsters - and if you want both ends of that spectrum represented on your shelf - this set delivers precisely that contrast. The G 63 alone is worth the purchase for its unique silhouette in the Speed Champions range; the SL 63 is the elegant bonus that completes the pairing.
It is also the essential purchase for Mercedes enthusiasts building a brand-specific display. Combined with the Mercedes F1 W15, you get the three faces of AMG - motorsport, lifestyle, and luxury - in a three-car display that tells the complete Mercedes story at Speed Champions scale. No other automotive brand has this breadth of representation in the current Speed Champions lineup, and the Mercedes collection rewards that completeness with a display that communicates genuine brand identity.
For the technique-focused builder, the G 63 is the draw. Its boxy, upright construction pushes the 8-wide format in a direction that no other Speed Champions car explores, teaching vertical building and SNOT techniques that the typical low-slung sports car build cannot. If you are looking for Speed Champions sets that expand your technique vocabulary rather than reinforce familiar patterns, the Mercedes two-pack - and the G 63 specifically - is the most instructive purchase in the 2024 wave.
- ✓ G 63's boxy silhouette is unique in Speed Champions - nothing else looks like it
- ✓ 808 pieces delivers substantial build time and parts volume
- ✓ Radical design contrast between SUV and roadster makes a compelling display
- ✓ G 63 SNOT techniques and vertical construction teach different skills
- ✓ Two different wheel types provide versatile MOC parts
- ✓ Two minifigures with distinct casual-luxury character
- ✗ Higher price point than single-car Speed Champions sets
- ✗ SL 63 is competent but less distinctive than the G 63
- ✗ Some sticker reliance for Mercedes branding details
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- Mercedes F1 W15 Review - Mercedes in the F1 Speed Champions range
- Lamborghini Two-Pack Review - Another premium two-car Speed Champions set
- Ford Mustang Dark Horse Review - American muscle as a contrast piece
- BMW M4 GT3 & M Hybrid Review - Another German two-pack for comparison
- Every Speed Champions Set Reviewed - The complete roundup
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