Seen Through Glass – Mercedes AMG GT-S vs Jaguar F-Type R – Video

2015 Jaguar F-type R Coupe Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED:$103,425 (base price: $99,925)

ENGINE TYPE:supercharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:305 cu in, 5000 cc
Power: 550 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 502 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

TRANSMISSION:8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.2 in
Length: 176.0 in
Width: 75.7 in Height:52.0 in
Curb weight: 3917 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 8.1 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 19.1 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 3.7 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.8 sec @ 122 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 188 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 151 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.00 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 16/23 mpg
C/D observed: 14 mpg

 

Mercedes-AMG GT S Specs:

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $150,000

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 243 cu in, 3982 cc
Power: 503 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque: 479 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.5 in
Length: 179.0 in
Width: 76.3 in Height: 50.7 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 3600 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.5 sec
Top speed: 193 mph

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway: 16/22 mpg