Mercedes-AMG GT vs Porsche 911: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison brings together verified acceleration results for the Mercedes-AMG GT and Porsche 911, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across tested trims. The page includes 20 tests for the Mercedes-AMG and 328 for Porsche, giving useful context for both peak results and model-wide trends.
On the quickest production figures, the Porsche 911 leads both key measures here: fastest production 0–60 mph and fastest production quarter-mile. Its best verified result is the 2021 Turbo S Lightweight Package Coupe at 2.1 seconds to 60 mph and 9.9 seconds in the quarter-mile, while the Mercedes-AMG GT’s quickest production result is the 2021 Black Series Coupe at 2.9 seconds and 10.6 seconds. Median 0–60 data, however, favors the AMG GT at 3.4 seconds versus 3.8 for the 911.
Both cars share verified data through model year 2021, which is also the latest year with results for each. That makes this page useful for comparing the AMG GT’s shorter 2016–2021 span with the 911’s much broader 1965–2025 record, while also letting you drill into individual trims, sources, and test-specific acceleration results in the tables below.
GT Fastest 0–60
2.90sec
2021
Black Series Coupe
911 Fastest 0–60
2.10sec
2021
Turbo S Lightweight Package Coupe
0–60 Winner
Porsche 911
(0.80s faster)
Tests in Database
348
20 + 328
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Category Winners: GT vs 911
The Porsche 911 leads 4–2 across 6 performance categories, with the Mercedes-AMG GT taking 2 categories.
| Category | Mercedes-AMG GT | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 2.90s | 2.10s Winner |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 10.60s | 9.90s Winner |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 2.90s | 2.10s Winner |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 10.60s | 9.90s Winner |
| Median production 0–60 | 3.40s Winner | 3.80s |
| Median production ¼ mile | 11.40s Winner | 12.10s |
| Category wins | 2 | 4 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Porsche 911
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Porsche 911 holds the production 0–60 record at 2.10s, 0.80s quicker than the Mercedes-AMG GT's best of 2.90s.
Fastest Production 0–60
GT
2.90s
2021 · Black Series Coupe
911
2.10s
2021 · Turbo S Lightweight Package Coupe
0.80s difference
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
GT
10.60s
2021 · 136.1 mph
911
9.90s
2021 · 139.0 mph
0.70s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Porsche 911 has been clocked at 2.10s 0–60 — 0.80s quicker than the Mercedes-AMG GT's overall best of 2.90s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
GT
2.90s
2021 · Black Series Coupe
911
2.10s
2021 · Turbo S Lightweight Package Coupe
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
GT
10.60s
2021 · 136.1 mph
911
9.90s
2021 · 139.0 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Mercedes-AMG GT reaches 60 mph in 3.40s — 0.40s quicker than the Porsche 911's median of 3.80s.
| Metric | Mercedes-AMG GT | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 3.40s | 3.80s |
| Average 0–60 | 3.36s | 3.98s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 11.40s | 12.10s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 11.37s | 12.26s |
| Sample (0–60) | 20 | 311 |
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 Porsche 911 (2025). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Mercedes-AMG GT | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2021 | 2025 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
2.90s
Black Series Coupe |
2.50s
Carrera GTS t-hybrid Coupe |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 10.60s | 10.60s |
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Overlapping Model Years (2016–2021)
4 shared tested yearsRestricted to the 4 years both models overlapped (2016–2021), the Porsche 911 held a 0.40s median 0–60 advantage over the Mercedes-AMG GT.
Median 0–60 · 2016–2021 era only
GT
3.40s
20 production runs
911
3.00s
45 production runs
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Data Coverage
The Mercedes-AMG GT has 20 tests spanning 2016–2021, while the Porsche 911 has 328 tests from 1965–2025.
| Metric | Mercedes-AMG GT | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 20 | 328 |
| Production tests | 20 | 311 |
| Earliest tested year | 2016 | 1965 |
| Latest tested year | 2021 | 2025 |
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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.