AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Destroys Porsche Panamera in 4 Key Ways
Panamera Turbo sprints an impressive 3.4 seconds. AMG? Try 3.1 seconds.
Since its introduction in 2009, the Porsche Panamera has always been controversial. The first-generation car had, let’s just say controversial styling right from the outset. And the Porsche die-hards have never quite known how to embrace the marque’s first-ever production sedan. But (especially now in its infinitely better-looking second-generation), the Panamera is still a brutally fast, twin-turbo V8-powered (in top trim)executive car. That puts it squarely in Mercedes’ wheelhouse. And naturally, Mercedes isn’t going to take that lying down.
That’s why it’s introducing the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. And as you might expect, this sedan can go head to head with Porsche’s saloon. Actually, it can do a little better than that. In this recent video from YouTubers Autobytel, reviewer Nick Miles breaks down how the AMG eats the Porsches’ lunch with ease.
AMG vs Porsche o-60 Time
First, there’s the all-important-for-advertising zero-to-60 time. The Panamera Turbo makes the sprint in an impressive 3.4 seconds. The AMG? Try 3.1 seconds. Next, proving that a factory-approved drift car isn’t exclusive to Ford, the AMG has a sub-setting in “RACE” mode that allows you to shred your expensive new tires to your heart’s content.
Paint Options
Then there’s the issue of paint. Porsche is notorious for its a la carté pricing system, and you can end up paying a fortune for paint. But, it doesn’t officially offer any matte colors. The AMG, on the other hand, has them in spades. Yes, the matte trend seems to be on the way out, but few new cars look as good lacking luster as the new AMG sedan. It makes a difference here.
Formula 1 Dominance
Porsche may have dominated endurance racing for the better part of the 21st century, but Mercedes absolutely owns Formula 1. Lucky for prospective AMG buyers, the sedan has a few noticeable F1 touches in the cockpit. On the steering wheel, there are two exclusive buttons with digital readouts. One selects driving mode on the fly. The second is fully programmable, allowing drivers to mix and match drive settings.
Value
Finally, there’s the value proposition. Neither the AMG or the Porsche is cheap. But with the AMG selling for somewhere between $150,000 and $250,000 (depending on engine and options), Miles calculates that there’s about a five percent price difference between the Panamera and the GT 4-Door Coupe. That means your money goes a little farther with Mercedes. It also gets you a faster, driftable, better-looking, and more advanced car for a little less. Maybe we’re wrong, but we really don’t see a downside to this.
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