Ford F-150 Raptor R Takes On Mercedes AMG G63: Video

The Ford F-150 Raptor R is a mean, ground-eating machine that’s part muscle truck, part off-road beast. We’ve seen it drag race everything under the sun, like a Hummer EV, a C6 Corvette, and a Toyota GR Supra. YouTuber CarWow took the F-150 Raptor R back to the track to test its mettle against something that’s more in its weight class, pitting it against the Mercedes AMG G63.

The G63 packs a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8, delivering 585 horsepower and 850 Nm of torque (roughly 627 pound-feet). Comparatively, the Ford F-150 Raptor R harnesses the supercharged 5.2L Predator V8, good for 720 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque. The crew lines them up, teasing the throttle – and while both vehicles sound pretty damn good, it’s tough to beat the whine of the F-150 Raptor R supercharger.

While the Ford F-150 Raptor R has the Mercedes AMG G63 beat in the power department, it actually struggles to shake the SUV. The first race is a dead heat right to the line, but the F-150 Raptor R gets ahead when it matters most. The second race is also extremely close, and the G63 finishes ahead this time, but not by much.

The third race – a final grudge match – sees the Mercedes AMG G63 get a better launch than the Ford F-150 Raptor R. The gap is more distinct this time as the muscle truck fades.

In a test of braking ability, the Ford F-150 Raptor R just doesn’t like to stop. It takes quite a bit longer to rein the pickup in, which makes sense, because it’s got quite a bit more weight behind it. While the F-150 Raptor R certainly gave the G63 a run for its money, its early lead vanished as the G63 warmed up and became more of a threat on the drag strip. All said and done, the German SUV is crowned the winner of the day.