Mercedes-AMG GT vs Dodge SRT Viper: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison brings together verified acceleration results for the Mercedes-AMG GT and Dodge SRT Viper, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across available tests. The page summarizes 20 tests for the Mercedes-AMG and 7 for the Dodge, giving useful context beyond a single magazine run.
In the quickest production 0–60 result, the Mercedes-AMG GT leads with a 2.9-second run in the 2021 Black Series Coupe, 0.3 second ahead of the Viper’s best 3.2-second time from the 2013 GTS Coupe. Quarter-mile results also favor the AMG on the fastest production pass, 10.6 seconds versus the Viper’s 11.3-second best from the 2014 TA Coupe. Median 0–60 performance is a tie at 3.4 seconds.
Because both cars were tested across different years, trims, and sources, the tables below are the best place to compare individual runs and see how each result was recorded. The AMG data spans 2016 to 2021, while the Viper entries here cover 2013 to 2014, making trim-level and test-source details especially important when reviewing acceleration differences.
GT Fastest 0–60
2.90sec
2021
Black Series Coupe
SRT Viper Fastest 0–60
3.20sec
2013
GTS Coupe
0–60 Winner
Mercedes-AMG GT
(0.30s faster)
Tests in Database
27
20 + 7
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Category Winners: GT vs SRT Viper
The Mercedes-AMG GT leads 5–0 across 6 performance categories, with the Dodge SRT Viper taking none.
| Category | Mercedes-AMG GT | Dodge SRT Viper |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 2.90s Winner | 3.20s |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 10.60s Winner | 11.30s |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 2.90s Winner | 3.20s |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 10.60s Winner | 11.30s |
| Median production 0–60 | 3.40s Tie | 3.40s Tie |
| Median production ¼ mile | 11.40s Winner | 11.50s |
| Category wins | 5 | 0 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Mercedes-AMG GT
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Mercedes-AMG GT holds the production 0–60 record at 2.90s, 0.30s quicker than the Dodge SRT Viper's best of 3.20s.
Fastest Production 0–60
GT
2.90s
2021 · Black Series Coupe
SRT Viper
3.20s
2013 · GTS Coupe
0.30s difference
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
GT
10.60s
2021 · 136.1 mph
SRT Viper
11.30s
2014 · 129.3 mph
0.70s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Mercedes-AMG GT has been clocked at 2.90s 0–60 — 0.30s quicker than the Dodge SRT Viper's overall best of 3.20s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
GT
2.90s
2021 · Black Series Coupe
SRT Viper
3.20s
2013 · GTS Coupe
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
GT
10.60s
2021 · 136.1 mph
SRT Viper
11.30s
2014 · 129.3 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Mercedes-AMG GT and Dodge SRT Viper are nearly identical — medians of 3.40s and 3.40s respectively.
| Metric | Mercedes-AMG GT | Dodge SRT Viper |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 3.40s | 3.40s |
| Average 0–60 | 3.36s | 3.37s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 11.40s | 11.50s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 11.37s | 11.46s |
| Sample (0–60) | 20 | 7 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Mercedes-AMG GT (2021) vs Dodge SRT Viper (2014). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Mercedes-AMG GT | Dodge SRT Viper |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2021 | 2014 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
2.90s
Black Series Coupe |
3.30s
TA Coupe |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 10.60s | 11.30s |
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Data Coverage
The Mercedes-AMG GT has 20 tests spanning 2016–2021, while the Dodge SRT Viper has 7 tests from 2013–2014.
| Metric | Mercedes-AMG GT | Dodge SRT Viper |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 20 | 7 |
| Production tests | 20 | 7 |
| Earliest tested year | 2016 | 2013 |
| Latest tested year | 2021 | 2014 |
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Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.