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Mercedes-AMG GT S Takes on the Tesla Model S P85D

Giancarlo Perlas May 14, 2015
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The Mercedes-AMG GT S and the Tesla Model S P85D. Which one will win in a drag race?

So far, we have seen the Mercedes-AMG GT S take on its bitter rival, the Porsche 911 GTS, in a 400-meter drag race. The Mercedes ended up feeding dust to its competition. Now what happens when it takes on a more powerful car, which is the Tesla Model S P85D?

The Mercedes-AMG GT S is equipped with a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine under its hood, delivering up to 503 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. It’s a powerful machine indeed. However, the Tesla Model S P85D is no pushover.

The Tesla car boasts a 691 hp and 686 lb-ft of torque, thanks to its twin electric motors. Then all its power are sent to all four wheels compared to the mere rear-wheel drive architecture of the GT S.

Given the specs of the two, how will they fare against each other in a drag race? Check out the video below to find out:

The Result (Spoiler Alert!)

The twin electric motors of the Tesla Model S P85D immediately went to work early in the race, giving it a starting advantage. But after a few seconds, the internal combustion system of the Mercedes-AMG GT S kicked in. In the end, the Mercedes overtook the Tesla for the win.

The other factor that also played a crucial part in the race was the lighter weight of the GT S. As indicated in the video, the P85D weighed 4,900 pounds while the GT S was only 3,756 heavy.

About Author

Giancarlo Perlas

Giancarlo is an economist by profession with a career spanning nearly two decades. His professional journey has seen him assume vital roles in various government and private organizations. Alongside his civic and corporate pursuits is his love for cars, particularly those made by Mercedes-Benz. In 2012, he found himself with like-minded individuals within BenzInsider. From then on, he used the platform as a way to share his passion with the automotive community. Follow his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/benzinsider, X (formerly Twitter) @giancarloperlas, and IG @benzinsider. View all posts by Giancarlo Perlas →

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