Which Car Wins: Mercedes G63, E63 S, or Ford Focus RS?

TL;DR

In a comparison drag race and rolling race, the Mercedes E63 S outperformed both the G63 and Ford Focus RS, achieving a quarter-mile time of 11.2 seconds. While the G63 and E63 S feature powerful V8 engines, the tuned Focus RS offers a competitive 520 horsepower, but struggled in acceleration races due to its manual gearbox.

Transcript

hi everyone Matt here from Carlisle I've got a very interesting drag race for you today I'm in my Mercedes mg g63 daily driver and over there way over there in fact is an e63 s estate then in the middle a Ford Focus RS may seem odd but it actually makes sort of sense you see this has a four liter twin-turbo v8 585 horsepower and 850 Newton meters o... Read More

Key Insights

• 🎅 The Mercedes G63 and E63 S Estate have powerful four-liter twin-turbo V8 engines, showcasing impressive performance.
• ✊ The Ford Focus RS has been upgraded to have significant power, despite its smaller engine size.
• 🎅 The G63 and E63 S Estate both have all-wheel drive and automatic gearboxes, providing better control and acceleration.
• 🧑‍🦽 The Ford Focus RS, with its manual gearbox, offers a more engaging driving experience but may have some disadvantages in a drag race.
• 🐎 The E63 S Estate demonstrates exceptional speed and performance, beating both the G63 and Focus RS in the drag race and rolling race.
• 🙈 Auto gearboxes show superiority in quick acceleration, as seen in the drag race between the E63 S Estate and the G63.
• ✊ The Mercedes E63 S Estate performs well in the braking test, showcasing its impressive stopping power.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the specifications of the Mercedes G63?

The Mercedes G63 has a four-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 585 horsepower, 850 Newton meters of torque, and all-wheel drive. It also has an automatic gearbox.

Q: How does the E63 S Estate compare to the G63?

The E63 S Estate has the same four-liter twin-turbo V8 engine as the G63, but it has been tuned to produce 612 horsepower. It also has all-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox.

Q: What upgrades has the Ford Focus RS received?

The Ford Focus RS has been tuned by Man to have 520 horsepower. It features a larger turbo, upgraded engine internals, a new intercooler, and new exhaust downpipes.

Q: How does the Ford Focus RS launch off the line?

The Ford Focus RS has a manual gearbox and requires skill from the driver to launch off the line. It does have launch control, but the driver needs to lift off the throttle to change gears.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Mercedes G63 has a four-liter twin-turbo V8 with 585 horsepower, 850 Newton meters of torque, and all-wheel drive.

• E63 S Estate also has a four-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 612 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and an automatic gearbox.

• Ford Focus RS has been tuned to have 520 horsepower, 700 Newton meters of torque, and features a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.