Performance Review: Mercedes GT AMG - [2014]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes GT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes GT AMG is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Agera RS 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Mercedes GT has a 3982cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The GT shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the GT's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1615 kgs (3560 lbs) this makes the Mercedes GT AMG in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes GT shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 3982cc 32V V8 engine produces 456 bhp (340 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 443 lb-ft (600.6 Nm) @ 1600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mercedes GT you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo 991 (307.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes GT.

The Mercedes GT has a Power to weight ratio of 282.3 bhp per ton and 274.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 GT competing with the 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo 991 (307.1 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo (307.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mercedes GT generating around 274.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (299.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet 7.0 V8 (298.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this made the Mercedes GT AMG as fast as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the or the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs). This Mercedes GT AMG is also faster than the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GT and the 1992 TVR Chimaera 4.0

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes GT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.59 secs @ 108.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 TVR Chimaera 4.0 (12.53 secs), the 2005 Maybach 57 S 6.0 V12 (12.53 secs), and the 2004 Mercedes C Class 55 AMG (12.53 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2014 version of the Mercedes GT AMG has a maximum speed of 189mph.

Top Speed of the 2014 GT equals the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (200 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2014 Mercedes GT AMG then how about the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (200 mph), the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (200 mph), or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (200 mph).

Related Links:

2014 GT Rivals List.

A Brief History of Mercedes

Car Comparison