Watch A Tesla Model X Plaid Embarrass A Mercedes AMG GT At The Track

The AMG sports car can't handle the EV's rapid power, but the ICE-powered German coupe

For more than 120 years, Mercedes-Benz has been producing vehicles. Tesla, in contrast

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But when it comes to electric vehicles, Tesla is the well-known brand while Mercedes-Benz is a relative newcomer.

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Due to the Tesla Model X Plaid's impressive acceleration figures

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many auto enthusiasts view it as the performance standard for electrified SUVs.

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Mercedes-Benz may not have an electric SUV with enough power to keep up with a Model X Plaid,

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which is directly competitive with the Model X Plaid in terms of pricing and performance.

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Which of these supercars performs better at a drag race? On their YouTube channel,

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Drag Racing and Car Stuff has a video of a Tesla Model X Plaid competing against a Mercedes AMG GT.

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Three electric motors deliver 1,020 horsepower to all four wheels as part of the Tesla Model X Plaid's powertrain

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The Model X Plaid weighs a heavy 5,390 lbs, which is a drawback of all those electric motors.

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The Mercedes AMG GT weighs only 3,626 lbs. in contrast. The 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine

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