2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C vs Porsche 911 Carrera T

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C vs Porsche 911 Carrera T | Autocar

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For the road, the GT C is the best version of Mercedes-AMG's V8 sports car. Is the Carrera T the sweet spot of the Porsche 911 range, too? Subscribe now: smarturl.it/autocar
To find out, we drive both cars back-to-back on some of our favourite roads. In the process, we realise that sometimes less really is more.
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@manowar5516 5 жыл бұрын

Damn that Benz looks right in all black.

@HesteBremse 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, one could not blame an MB fan for buying that model in that color - Looking fantastic.

@koorahm8592 5 жыл бұрын

Man O War welcome To me m'y channel❤

@Malc180s 5 жыл бұрын

Looks shite.

@FlightX101 5 жыл бұрын

saw one at the mall today. It looks EVIL in black :)

@eventusvantos2770 5 жыл бұрын

Malc180s you are blind and you can't even spell lmao

@FurkanCemTurfanda 5 жыл бұрын

I feel like the Carrera GTS is a better comparison to the AMG GT C. The T is designed as a lightweight, slightly stripped out sports car. The GTS is more powerful and luxurious, and closer in price.

@DonLee1980 5 жыл бұрын

The T is NOT stripped out.

@user-ve9tu5rv6e 5 жыл бұрын

Hofny Lam Unfortunately you're wrong. The 'T' has no rear seats and thinner glass, amongst other changes to the standard Carrera, making his description "slightly stripped out" correct. Read more carefully.

@DonLee1980 5 жыл бұрын

yes, slightly i didn't read that correctly... I read "lightweight" and it really isn't. A mere 15kg less than a C2S while losing the back seats, and having less power. I could easily take a C2S and take out the back seats, and Bang, I've created my own slight stripped out C2S T.

@FurkanCemTurfanda 5 жыл бұрын

Honfy Lam It has suspension components, torque vectoring, and rear wheel steering from the S (if I'm not mistaken). So being 15kg lighter despite having heavier/more robust components is an achievement. TheSmokingTire's one take on it was pretty good, I recommend watching it.

@captgiddyup88 2 жыл бұрын

The GTS is like a blond. The T is like a redhead. GiddyUp!

@adityajethi7250 5 жыл бұрын

I'd pick the AMG..... It has more of an x-factor for me

@DanielSadjadian 5 жыл бұрын

And it sounds so damn good.

@miketheman4341 5 жыл бұрын

aditya jethi Meaning you can’t afford either!

@adityajethi7250 5 жыл бұрын

Steve Jovan for the moment I can't 😂😂... Hopefully I can after my college

@ibrahimbashir6634 5 жыл бұрын

aditya jethi ... that's a great answer to Steve Jovan

@ilyaslobodkin3811 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. The exterior and interior styling is so beautiful and unique that it wins my heart. Despite the Porsche being more 'nimble' and 'planted'. Koodos to Porsche, great car as expected, but AMG GT just got that x-factor, that swagger, that beauty, that elegance, that no other car can replicate

@TedwardDrives 5 жыл бұрын

Autocar posts. I click. Thanks for doing this one. Very little info out there about the GT C

@christianb.4385 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see Dan again. I'd have the Merc GTC over the Carrera T any day of the week. But if it was a 911 GTS you put against the Benz, I'd have the Porsche in a heartbeat.

@Kaisuke971 5 жыл бұрын

Should’ve been GTS vs GT C 🤔

@tylersanders6703 5 жыл бұрын

Kaisuke971 GTS would be compared to the AMG GT.

@DonLee1980 5 жыл бұрын

The GTS is significantly faster than the Carrera T.

@Tbland0930 5 жыл бұрын

Tyler Sanders No, the GT is the "base" model, then GTS

@miketheman4341 5 жыл бұрын

Tony Bland So true!

@cuthberter 5 жыл бұрын

oh even GTC vs Turbo given power and price. Seems like Carrera T is all they had. Still, a nice video.

@xmodMAN76 5 жыл бұрын

This video made me really appreciate the look of the Amg GT series.

@kagolko 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work Autocar. You are indeed doing high end work, what a great job again. Top video and sound quality. Thanks for all those views, both cars very loaded. Great to hear the engines too. 👊👊

@captgiddyup88 2 жыл бұрын

My 2018 T (exactly as reviewed) is my 19th 911. There is something very special about the 2018 T & 2019 T. 2 Years of production with the USA getting a very limited allocation. The last “narrow body” 911.

@stuartchristie654 5 жыл бұрын

Stunning video, amazing mix of shots that kept it so interesting. The drone work was amazing and added to the mix nicely. Cracking work

@gstaraftari 5 жыл бұрын

Good review, we needed this quality

@Gmund1948 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, Dan. A pleasure to watch.

@genericallyaccepted 5 жыл бұрын

That Mercedes is menacing looking. Straight outta Gotham City!

@lukamilas8648 2 жыл бұрын

The video doesn’t do it justice! In real life they look absolutely spectacular (if you have the privilege of seeing one because they are so rare to see).

@nikkipedro 5 жыл бұрын

Great job, Dan. Loved the video.

@iluvcakes19 5 жыл бұрын

That benz imo is basically a civilized, German viper

@alexlee4588 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. I watch any review that you do - great balance of content, presentation and trueness. I am a fan of Autocar. I am also a fan of your work personally.

@Glasseh 5 жыл бұрын

As a future note. Don't put white overlay on white background as seen at 1:25

@cunty 5 жыл бұрын

that annoyed me a bit too.

@fcamiola 5 жыл бұрын

Great channel - just discovered you lot! Superb work - congrats.

@antoniodias8088 5 жыл бұрын

Dan has come a long way. Great review.

@marcolucca5269 5 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one that at 3:25 really enjoyed that JDM turbo noise ;))

@fragu123 4 жыл бұрын

.....I guess one can put it like this: The stick shift 911 for the car connoisseur that looks for pure engagement, unlimited reward and the real fun of driving whereas the double clutch shifted AMG GT is for Autobahn blasts, traffic light sprints and city cruise perfection , pot. impressing spectators more as well.... both super great cars for sure but only one is a real drivers car, and that got my pick!

@gregmayled 5 жыл бұрын

Noticed much more charisma in this video from yourself. Well done, you're a great journalist

@radost0514 5 жыл бұрын

4k is the way to go bro! its epic!

@malcolmscott4150 5 жыл бұрын

Great review

@zacs5773 5 жыл бұрын

Right Conclusion. Right Spec. T Interior Pack, No Rear Seats, Manual and Rear Wheel Steering.. Future Classic for Sure.

@richarddonoghue7474 5 жыл бұрын

finally an excellent comparison everything’s gone quiet!!!!

@lukamilas8648 2 жыл бұрын

Always considered a life’s achievement to be able to fill out a check for a brand new AMG GT. Absolute monster of a car. It looks absolutely nothing like anything out there on the road.

@nickafanasyev6550 Жыл бұрын

I did that.Back in 2016.Its been downhill since for me

@lukamilas8648 Жыл бұрын

@@nickafanasyev6550 how come?

@nickafanasyev6550 Жыл бұрын

@@lukamilas8648 been having some bed luck. And a FED case I just caught aint looking good

@bmancodgta4 5 жыл бұрын

autocar pullin up with the dank trap beats

@ChrisMisMYhandle 5 жыл бұрын

That Martin Brundle quote was perfect. 😂🤣

@slaWterCH 5 жыл бұрын

The T is for someone who loves to drive. The C is for someone who wants to be seen in a flashy car. I just love that Porsches fly under the radar. Not show-offy at all.

@kona328WH 5 жыл бұрын

Superb comparison

@kitsoketlhoafetse8308 5 жыл бұрын

Wow Great video

@jamiep61 5 жыл бұрын

Great Autocar Drag Race

@johnomahoney7755 5 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison!

@dhirajpradhan6103 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice car and nicely shooting of video

@eric16175 5 жыл бұрын

A superb review and comparison; I wish you guys could review the Camaro SS 1LE on the road and track.

@ziggyfreud5357 5 жыл бұрын

Porsche - not just about the speed - it's the whole experience. BTW nice motoring journalism.

@shu5892001 5 жыл бұрын

185 more hp 40 grand more. Why don’t you guys compare to a more equivalent Porsche like a GTS or something?

@avalanx 5 жыл бұрын

Great comparison, Prosser is a top tier journalist!

@nimerino5144 5 жыл бұрын

Well done Dan, these videos are getting better with every one posted. However, it feels somewhat contrived comparing the lighter, cheaper Carrera T with the GT C. Surely, as pointed out bh someone else here, the GTS would be a better comparison?

@adolfhitler7340 5 жыл бұрын

The T is the wrong 911, the GT3 with touring package fits much better not only because of the horsepower. T and GT C are two not comperable cars...

@gepixelt7712 5 жыл бұрын

Al Berto the 911 gt3 cost 200k, the 911 carrera T costs 140k and the amg gt c cost 149k. Thats the point

@robbae9307 5 жыл бұрын

gepixelt the carrera T does not cost £140k you derp, even a 911 turbo is £137k and would kick the amgs ass everywhere

@ducta122 5 жыл бұрын

Robbae I'm pretty sure those are german euro prices and not pounds, still the gt c should be compared to a gt3 with the touring package

@adolfhitler7340 5 жыл бұрын

The gt3 costs 152.000, the gt c 149.000. I think thats on one level...

@gepixelt7712 5 жыл бұрын

Al Berto Im from Austria and we pay about 20% more for every car because of texas.. and yes it is „€“

@longtailgt 5 жыл бұрын

Would choose the 911 in a heartbeat.

@eventusvantos2770 5 жыл бұрын

BlackWind and I would choose the amg in less time than even a heart beat.

@888mf4 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review Dan. The 911 is a great car, whatever model you buy, but I actually think the Cayman GT4 is the sweet spot of the Porsche range. Especially if you don't need rear seats. Exceptional value for money and second hand they cost £75,000

@ShamanWS6 5 жыл бұрын

Sadly the GT4 was a limited production car and they really should have used the GT3 motor for maximum awesome. But yes it's great. I know where there is a new one sitting for standard list price in Ottawa (Mark Motors).

@HeyhitmeBAM Жыл бұрын

You can’t just go buy a GT Porsche, and they are even more ridiculously incomparable to a Mercedes amg GT C

@giuistefanjr72 Жыл бұрын

There is no other replacement for a 911!

@jasonhumphries8463 3 жыл бұрын

As much as i Love Porsche... The Merc... Looks, Feels, and Sounds like Batman's Car. The Porsche is Robins car. Porsche for the Track... Merc for Racing the women back to the house. The spaceship dimensions amaze you, the Long & Wide bonnet scares you, the interior warps your mind, and the Thunder of a cold start is mesmerizing... Simply put... A concept car from an Artists notepad... That you would never think they would actually build. One must actually see 👀, hear, & drive this car to appreciate how special it is. Great presentation. 💯

@robinpratt1541 5 жыл бұрын

I choose the AMG, just for the big personality.

@originalmusic401 4 жыл бұрын

AMG GTC, my dream car... I say this as a guy who grew up as a JDM fan

@thepaperthepen 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a 911.1 GTS (PDK) which i love, but close to getting the 911 T (Manual). It’s not a daily, more of a week-end car. Thoughts?

@stevelocke8275 5 жыл бұрын

I think the 911 will hold up better over time. In 10 years time I’d rather have an old Porsche than an old Mercedes.

@eventusvantos2770 5 жыл бұрын

Stephen Locke think again. Old Mercedes like the clk gtr, slr mcleran, sls vs have not only held their value well but they even appreciated big time

@stevelocke8275 5 жыл бұрын

Eventus Vantos Very true.

@raupenimmersatt6906 5 жыл бұрын

@@eventusvantos2770 You cant really compare the CLK GTR and SLS to an AMG GT as the GT is way, way more common and "mass produced" sadly.

@eventusvantos2770 5 жыл бұрын

Räuber Hotzenplotz yes you can. Sls was also mass produced. And the amg gt r is not as mass produced. Furthermore there will be a black series version which will be limited production. And there is the project one which also have limited production. So no its not sad.

@ArtVandelayOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

Mercedes age badly

@Gochsener 5 жыл бұрын

I would even choos a base AMG GT over the carrera T. still 100 HP more and way better sound. as a road & autobahn car perfect

@tintertrailers208 5 жыл бұрын

Haja well said.

@matthewmajestic1013 5 жыл бұрын

For this review I'd pick the AMG GTC Coupe because for me its one of my dream cars, I love the fact that it has Rear-axle steering like the "R" variant, it has the same wide body as the GTR, I personally like the configuration of the "C" variant on MB website, if i had the finances to spec one up:/, and to me 550HP and 502lbs. ft. of totque is enough power for me considering I've never owned this car let alone a RWD one with launch control, 7speed AMG DCT etc. also if I could spec one up it would be in Designo Selenite Grey Magno, with the Night Package, the Satin black 19''/20'' wheels with the Saddle Brown/Black nappa Leather interior. I know this comment was overkill but I'll say this I appreciate the Carrera T as well its brilliant and definitely in some ways more rewarding to drive then the AMG GTC Coupe!

@MikeKleinsteuber 3 жыл бұрын

Porkers are very common place these days, and though they are great cars, the AMG is much greater fun. It has one of the world's greatest sound tracks, feels much lighter than it's weight suggests, is nice and pointy and overall is just so much more of a statement. Give me the AMG any day. And I come from being a long term porker driver. Nice review by the way...

@noseonscent1935 5 жыл бұрын

Explain if you will how removing leather back seats and using thinner rear glass only saves 5 kilos if you please?

@shotsfiredandmissed9068 5 жыл бұрын

i like both

@KUROSHURA 5 жыл бұрын

I’m just here for the Carrera

@ParentsinJapan 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the Martin Brundle comment

@93455Driver 5 жыл бұрын

Did this 911 T have the rear wheel steering? That for me is the reason the T is special since that is not available on the base.

@foxhounduk2k8 5 жыл бұрын

The comparison should have been gts vs amg. Good vid still though

@karelesterhuizen7117 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, manual all the way in this segment . Love the Porsche

@kelvo6983 5 жыл бұрын

Both great Sports Cars and Grand Tourers

@AlexOliver555 5 жыл бұрын

Good to see Dan's not completely gone from youtube.

@lawrencepll76 5 жыл бұрын

What's the name of the soundtrack at the start of the video?

@SoCalFreelance 5 жыл бұрын

Hummmm...which one to choose? That would be a wonderful problem to have.

@sinanalhamdani9316 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome place

@EB720S 5 жыл бұрын

I can't emagine a better machine to drive than a Porsche they absolutely nailed everything

@Jaiv74 3 жыл бұрын

What's that 23456 thing at the Porsche dashborad?

@zenmaster8299 5 жыл бұрын

I think you guys should have compared the GTC to the GT3 Touring if you mention the price ;) performance otherwise ;)

@blastprosful 9 ай бұрын

I've been fortunate own own both. Hands down the AMG GTC is my pic The luxury, the sound, the looks, the performance. Benz all day.

@AndersChanTidemann 5 жыл бұрын

Love your reviews - and both these cars although, yes, I'd still have the 911.

@Evo1122 5 жыл бұрын

Bring on the Jaguar F type and Aston Martin Vantage

@Gairsy08 5 жыл бұрын

Why is there 2,3,4,5, stickers on the sat nav screen?

@philipjames3526 5 жыл бұрын

Width and visibility are under rated performance aids. Fast car that doesn't take up all the road space. And one you can see out of. Winner.

@majesticboy195 5 жыл бұрын

We need a race :))))

@sundew2007 5 жыл бұрын

Mercedes has been building junk for years, I should know we have owned several. After buying our first Porsche it was like going from a golf cart to a Lamborghini. The Porsche build is so much better. I remember driving down the road in my E55 AMG and watching parts fall out of underneath the dashboard.

@tmr_media6927 5 жыл бұрын

Mercedes amg gtc coupe for me

@IamCredit 5 жыл бұрын

Wait, I don't feel like Dan answered the question of sweet spot in the Carrera range. People wanna know! Edit: Glorious video btw. Top notch stuff.

@DanWill121 5 жыл бұрын

Has everyone made his choice? Ok. Well done. Now go and finally finish your homework!

@RyanLink 5 жыл бұрын

Why would you compare the top of the range GTC to the entry level Carrera? Surely the standard GT would have been a more like for like comparison?

@ChimaChindaDev 5 жыл бұрын

The Porsche is great and all but I wouldn’t take it over the GTC even if was drunk.

@ALMX5DP 5 жыл бұрын

Chima Chinda can’t drive manual eh?

@ChimaChindaDev 5 жыл бұрын

Alan Bowers Hehe. I’ve had enough of manuals. I drove them for years.

@ALMX5DP 5 жыл бұрын

Chima Chinda so have I and I’m still as in love with the connection as ever. Maybe you weren’t doing it right? :P All in jest. Either of these rides would be amazing. I’d probably choose GT C over 911T too, but I suspect that would change if given the choice of a 911 GTS or higher.

@ChimaChindaDev 5 жыл бұрын

Alan Bowers Lol. Maybe I should to go back and try manual - I could fall in love with it this time. 😁 Yeah, the GTS would make the choice pretty difficult for me.

@miketheman4341 5 жыл бұрын

Chima Chinda I doubt your combined family income could afford either!

@goguhu 5 жыл бұрын

Why not the turbo vs gt-c? More in line power and pricing.

@JoaquinAlonsoNavarro 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen Dan so many times reviewing 911s it's almost predictable on what's he's going to say

@mariorivas9673 5 жыл бұрын

Subtitles please!

@anthonysteel3232 2 жыл бұрын

thank you . if i had the money i would go for the porsche 911 . Since i cannot afford a car watching this test drive made very happy thank you

@ghibli608 5 жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me what this music is, please?

@ChrisJackson36 5 жыл бұрын

Tougher question, carrera t or gts?

@MarkCalica 3 ай бұрын

The shifter on the AMG, it seems so far back. Imagine using your other hands to shift it

@w-james9277 5 жыл бұрын

I'd probably pick the 911T and tune it to add another 100hp. Also you can spec it with a manual which you cant do with the merc.

@ZDY66666 5 жыл бұрын

GTC for luxury, interior design (not necessarily quality), and awesome commute. The design is just so good on this car, very unique, but maybe an acquired taste for some. 911T for actual driving pleasure. And not as good a grand tour, but 991 generation is so big and comfy (although smaller than the Benz), it's insanely comfy already, at least compared to its little Cayman brother that is much more sport focused rather than comfort.

@czabob2500 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Autocar, Hey Dan! Awesome work, as always ;) Is that possible to compare any AMG to any McLaren? It probably doesn't make any sense, and that's why I can't find any comparison in the web ;P but... The AMG has awesome engines, sound and throttle response, and McLaren's very laggy and dull. The steering and suspension looks like it is on the McLaren's side, but how much. What about the position behind the wheel, seats, balance, traction, upshifts, downshitfs ...? The question is: What AMG needs to work on, to get closer to McLaren, and is it really that far away? Or maybe it looks a bit different? It looks like an interesting comparison :) I hope You read it at least All the best ;)

@zakelwe 5 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't this be a test of the GT C v the non S turbo Porsche? Strange comparison, so I judged it down, even though a nice vid.

@willywillywillywillywilly 5 жыл бұрын

Basically this review and the R8 RWS review are both comparisons that would’ve worked better with a Carrera GTS than the 911s you chose.

@zaphod2 5 жыл бұрын

8:12 what a shot

@pic4315 5 жыл бұрын

3:49 ~ 3:53 Those 4 seconds are why I would pick the Benz over any Porsche, just look at that

@priteshwankhede9975 Жыл бұрын

Damn

@Mannykeri 5 жыл бұрын

why dont you get the normal Porsche Carrera?? Why the more expensive T ?

@USS_Liberty 3 жыл бұрын

The Benz needs a bigger logo on the grill.

@bicyclist2 5 жыл бұрын

There is nothing in the world like a Porsche 911. Thanks.

@Mg2SiO4 4 жыл бұрын

AMG is fantabulous!

@moneyparhar 5 жыл бұрын

AMG Is like video game Carrera T with 3 pedal is real men car

@eventusvantos2770 5 жыл бұрын

911 FLAT SIX lmao. Please. Amg makes 911 look like a kids toy. Amg looks like hulk on wheels. 911 looks like beetle. Hulk is a real man. Bugs and beetles are for children just like toys.

@mrnicktoyou 5 жыл бұрын

Host is good.

@vitovitale9867 5 жыл бұрын

I have seen 2018 new GT3's listed for $168K (132000 sterling) here in the States and slightly used ones even for less why are people paying 250K in the UK for them that's just crazy!