It was a close call.
This is a mismatched drag race between an Acura NX, and a Mercedes AMG GLC 63 Coupe. A hybrid supercar with turbocharged engine versus a crossover equipped with a twin-turbo engine.
The GLC63 is powered by a 4.0-liter twin turbo V8 that produces 469 horsepower (649 Newton-meters), 503 HP (375 kW), and 516 lb (700 Nm), in the standard model.
The NSX features a 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 engine with three electric motors. It produces 573 hp (427 kW), and 476 lbft (645 Nm). This one is at least the 2019 model year . The NSX appears to have an advantage on paper. But let’s look at how they perform on drag strip.
If you look closely, the GLC63 jumps slightly from the start. This is why it takes the lead. The two vehicles are now side-by-side about halfway down the strip. The NSX takes a small lead from there.
The NSX clocks in at 11.537 seconds and 122.47 mph (197.1 km/h) at the quarter-mile mark. The GLC 63 takes 11.685 seconds to complete and is traveling 118.3 mph (199.39 kph).
After racing against the NSX the GLC 63 returns to face an GT four-door. Although we don’t know the exact trim level of the sedan, judging from its performance here, it is likely to be the 63-grade. This model is powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-liter engine that produces 577 horsepower (430 kW).
The GLC appears to be jumping the start once more, and the action is very similar to the previous race. The GLC leads early, but the AMG GT slowly catches up to it until it is in front. The sedan covers the distance at 120.05 mph (193.2 km/h) in 11.415 seconds. The crossover runs 11.764 seconds at 120.05 mph (190.4 km/h).