Is the Mercedes-AMG GT R Better than the Mercedes-AMG SLS GT?

Mercedes-AMG GT R vs Mercedes-AMG SLS GT

We didn’t forget the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S, but since the SLS GT has only been out of production for one year, we thought it would make a better comparison. The GT S was designed to be the king of the street, but both the SLS GT and the new GT R were designed to dominate the race track. Who do you think would win in a race between the Mercedes-AMG GT R vs Mercedes-AMG SLS GT?
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Mercedes-AMG GT R

The GT R is going to be one of the best race cars to come our of the Mercedes-Benz name. It will feature the best technologies and performance attributes from both the SLS GT and the GT S. It is even rumored to feature some of the body-transforming technology that you would find on the Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile (IAA) concept vehicle that Mercedes-Benz has been showing off for the last six months.

Mercedes-AMG SLS GT

You would think the GT R would win this comparison by a landslide. The only problem is that the Mercedes-AMG GT R is expected to feature almost 50 less horsepower than the SLS GT. It is still a jump from the GT S, but it is a wonder why the German manufacturer would tune down the same 6.2L engine to create less power. Perhaps the new Mercedes-AMG GT R, like the GT S, doesn’t need as much power to get up to speed.

Whatever the reason for the horsepower drop is, we will have to trust that Mercedes-Benz and AMG know what they are doing. The return of the 6.2L V8 is exciting, but we will wait to see what becomes of it. If you have any questions regarding this Mercedes-AMG GT R vs Mercedes-AMG SLS GT comparison, let us know in the comment section!