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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Vs Mustang Shelby GT500 in a Drag Race

Giancarlo Perlas February 5, 2022

What happens if you pit the much-beloved Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series against the almighty Mustang Shelby GT500? Recently, the two V8s were pitted together to find out how the German high-performance car will fare against its American rival. Tale of the Tape Before getting into the race, here’s a comparison of the key specs of the two: The SLS AMG is no longer in production but it remains one of the coveted products of the three-pointed star marque to date because of its awesome gullwing design and powerful engine that goes with it. Beneath its hood lies a 6.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8 capable of producing 631 hp and 630 Nm… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Vs BMW X3M Competition Vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio Vs Jaguar F-Pace SVR Face-Off in a Drag Race

Giancarlo Perlas September 12, 2021

The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S, BMW X3M Competition, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Jaguar F-Pace SVR are almost evenly matched when it comes to power and build. So that only means one thing: we want a race to see which one is superior. Before pitting them against each other, here’s a rundown on the key specifications of the competitors: 1. Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S The AMG GLC 63 S is equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine producing 510 hp and 700 Nm of torque. All its power goes to an all-wheel-drive system and is distributed via a nine-speed automatic transmission with launch control.  It weighs 1,950 kg, and it is… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe Vs Ford Mustang GT Convertible in a Drag Race

Giancarlo Perlas August 15, 2021

The Ford Mustang GT Convertible is not something to be trifled with, especially when you are racing the version with the 10-speed automatic transmission. Our boy, the Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe, will learn this the hard way during a drag race. Ford Mustang GT Convertible Weighing at 3,860 lbs., the American car carries a 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine with 460 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. All its power is directed to a rear-wheel-drive system and distributed via a 10-speed automatic transmission. The configuration takes it from 0 to 60 mph just 4.2 seconds with 155 mph max speed. Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe The German car with a special wrap on its… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG Wagon Challenged by the Audi RS3

Giancarlo Perlas July 31, 2021

Although SUV-crazed US customers are enjoying the likes of the GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, and GLS, they are certainly missing out from the three-pointed star marque’s hatch and wagon models. One of them is the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon that’s about to race the Audi RS3 in the video here. Before the race, here’s a quick look at the competitors: Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG Wagon The Merc here carries an AMS Performance Alpha 7 package. It boosts the performance of the car’s 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine to the tune of 750 bhp and 830 lb-ft of torque. The output is directed to an all-wheel-drive system and distributed via a seven-speed… Continue Reading »

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2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Races the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door

Giancarlo Perlas July 21, 2021

The Mercedes-AMG GT R and the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door may be positioned on the same range, but in reality, the cars are from different breeds. The two-door is a pure standalone sports car while the four-door is more like a roided version of the CLS but with the same face as the two-door AMG GT R. With those things out of the way, the video here compares both cars and takes them on a half-mile drag race to find out which one is quicker. Mercedes-AMG GT R The AMG GT R houses a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 capable of delivering up to 577 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro Takes on a Bunch of Modified Sports Cars

Giancarlo Perlas July 21, 2021

The 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro may have been outshined by the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, but it is still undoubtedly a formidable foe on the race track. In a video from 2020 SCC500 Rolling50 1000, the sports car was filmed taking on a couple of modified sports cars. As a recap, the AMG GT R Pro houses the same 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine as the Black Series. However, its specs have settled at 577 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. The output is directed towards a rear-wheel-drive system and distributed via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The configuration takes the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe Vs Audi RSQ8 in a Quarter-Mile Drag Race

Giancarlo Perlas May 31, 2021

The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe goes a long way back in the three-pointed star brand’s portfolio. It started in 1997 as the M-Class until it was rebranded into its current name in 2015. Meanwhile, the Audi Q8 is relatively new in the crossover SUV scene as it was only introduced in 2018. Fast-forward today, the GLE and the R8 are positioned in the same segment of the market. With that, the two are often compared to each other. When it comes to autos, one of the measuring sticks of performance comes in terms of speed. So recently, Cars.co.za raced the top trim units of the two, namely the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63… Continue Reading »

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