Performance Review: Mercedes GT AMG 63 S Turbo 4MATIC+ - [2018]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes GT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes GT AMG 63 S Turbo 4MATIC+ is the 9 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2019 Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Mercedes GT has a 3982cc 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 All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2120 kgs (4673 lbs) this makes the Mercedes GT AMG 63 S Turbo 4MATIC+ in the same weight category as the 2019 Porsche Taycan 4S or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes GT shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp)

In terms of power the 3982cc 32V V8 engine produces 630 bhp (469 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp) or the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (651 bhp).

The Turbo V8 throws out 664 lb-ft (900.2 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 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 2011 Audi R8 Spyder GT 5.2L V10 (321.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes GT.

The Mercedes GT has a Power to weight ratio of 297.1 bhp per ton and 313.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 GT competing with the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder GT 5.2L V10 (321.8 bhp per ton) or the 2005 Ferrari F430 4.3 V8 Spider (320.9 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 313.2 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 2007 Porsche 911 GT2 997 (337.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 Mercedes CLK DTM AMG 5.4 V8 (337.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.2 secs, this made the Mercedes GT AMG 63 S Turbo 4MATIC+ as fast as the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 (3.10 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (3.10 secs). This Mercedes GT AMG 63 S Turbo 4MATIC+ is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.20 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (3.20 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK 992 (3.20 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (3.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GT and the 2013 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes GT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.87 secs @ 115.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo (11.81 secs), the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf R 4Motion 2.0 Turbo (11.82 secs), and the 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Turbo (11.84 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the Mercedes GT AMG 63 S Turbo 4MATIC+ has a maximum speed of 196mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 GT equals the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (207 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2018 Mercedes GT AMG 63 S Turbo 4MATIC+ then how about the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (207 mph), the 2018 Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Convertible (207 mph), or the 2017 Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Turbo (207 mph).

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