On paper, the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe is undeniably faster than the Lexus RC F, however how do the 2 stack in opposition to one another in chilly, damp situations?

On this video from Motor over in Australia, the Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe was rolling on a set of performance-focused Michelin Pilot Tremendous Sport tires whereas the Lexus RC F had Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires which aren’t nearly as good for lapping a dry circuit however are higher within the moist.

Then there’s the facility. Whereas the Lexus RC F has a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 pumping out 472 hp and 395 lb-ft (535 Nm) of torque, the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 of the C 63 S muscle groups out 503 hp and, extra impressively, 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. Each automobiles ship energy completely to the rear wheels.

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Within the first drag race held between the pair, the Lexus is ready to put its energy to the bottom way more successfully than the Mercedes. In reality, the German coupe sits there struggling for grip off the road, permitting the Lexus to dash off right into a lead. Whereas the Mercedes-AMG does begin to reel within the Lexus in direction of the top of the race, it merely can’t catch up. A second race was additionally held between the pair and as soon as once more, it was the Lexus that got here away victorious.

Throughout its exams, the Aussie publication recorded a greatest 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time of 5.2 seconds and a quarter-mile of 13.3 seconds with the Lexus. By comparability, the Mercedes wanted 5.7 seconds to hit 62 mph and ran down the quarter-mile in 13.6 seconds.