Not a Track Battle: Mercedes‑AMG GT R Versus the Nissan GT-R
In this clash of titans, Auto Express compares and contrasts the Mercedes‑AMG GT R and the Nissan GT-R.
These two sports cars may use the GT tag followed by an R to define themselves, but beyond being brutally fast with plenty of room in the trunk, they’re different animals. Both may run twin turbos, but the Nissan uses a V6 while the Mercedes has a V8. The Nissan’s engine powers all four wheels, while the Mercedes delivers all of its power to the rear. The Mercedes starts at $157,000. The Nissan is yours for “just” $109,990.
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However, both cars are track weapons for the road. Whether anyone would actually cross shop the two is debatable. But for those of us without a couple hundred grand burning a hole in our pockets, it’s fun to see these two compared. Auto Express has done just that, and along with a couple of timed challenges, put the cars through some subjective tests.
After you’ve seen the video, the real question is: If you had to choose between the two, what color would your Mercedes‑AMG GT R be?