Today, the guys from Carwow, on their YouTube channel, posted a video of a drag race of two powerful cars. These are the rare Mercedes-AMG SLS Black Series and Mustang Shelby GT 500. We can say that this is a showdown between the European and American brands.

The Mercedes-AMG SLS Black Series is powered by a naturally-aspirated 6.2-liter V8 engine with 631 hp (470 kW) and 464 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. With a weight of 1,550 kg, it reaches 62 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 km / h).

The Mustang Shelby GT 500 is powered by a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine with 760 hp (567 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox. With a weight of 1,916 kg, it reaches 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 182 mph (293 km / h). It is equipped with 20-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 305 / 30R20 (front) and 315 / 30R20 (rear) tires.

When it comes to price, these two models cannot be compared. The rare Mercedes-AMG SLS Black Series costs £ 700,000 (in the UK), while the Mustang Shelby GT 500 costs around £ 125,000 ($ 75,000 in the United States).

At 1/4 mile in a straight line the Mercedes-AMG SLS Black Series was much faster than the Mustang Shelby GT 500. The SLS Black Series set a time of 11.5 seconds, while the GT 500 covered the same distance in 11.8 seconds . However, at the 1/2 mile race, starting at 50 mph, the Mustang Shelby GT 500 was faster.

In the end, we can say that both cars are extraordinary and equally powerful.

Source: Carwow via YouTube