NEW AMG vs OLD AMG! Black Series vs SLS - Which Is Better?

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[@AB-sr9mc]

i think this would be a rough comparison from base models to top models? 911 = AMG GT 911s = AMG GTs 911 gts = AMG GTC 911 gt3 = AMG GTR 911 gt3 RS = AMG GTR pro 911 gt2 RS = AMG Black Series

[@trenthazbroek5602]

Yep

[@HaLoo7]

SLS BS is the ultimate Mercedes for me! Love the Down under content!

[@pharkasj]

SL Black is the real king.

[@ChR0nos_7734]

Actually, GTR and GTR Pro have two additional exhaust pipes on the sides. Grey stuff you see at 7:11 under the reflectors is heat shielding for those pipes

[@GeorgeJacob96]

SLS AMG BS is going to be a classic like the 300SL, one the greatest cars ever made but the GT Black Series will be forgotten in couple of years 😁

[@magnustan841]

How could one forget something that looks that wild?

[@jarongsangma]

True that ...

[@jarongsangma]

@@magnustan841 i know the GT BS looks wilder but there's something about the SLS charm which never be forgotten for years to come .

[@magnustan841]

@@jarongsangma I’m not denying the SLS’ appeal, but the guy claim GT BS is gonna be forgotten. I hope he’s not biased towards older stuff because that’s the popular thing to do….

[@atilaszlo8288]

@@magnustan841 i don’t think that’s exactly what he meant. I think he meant the sls amg will go down as one of the greatest Mercedes models ever made, iconic, timeless, compared to the GT.

[@robbiehutchin679]

Also that Citroen DS was the star of that video

[@WilliamStevens007]

Wasn't it just, A thing of beauty.

[@firstprototype]

Australia 🇦🇺 drinks more coffee ☕️ than any country on earth 🌍, Starbucks tried to take advantage of this but because the coffee was so bad and expensive in comparison with local offerings they left 😮

[@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479]

I'd say the Italians drink more per capita. They brought coffee culture to Australia

[@supercarspr]

SLS for me... I don't really care about performance, the SLS for me it's just one of THOSE cars. Great video Sam! Happy New Year, from Puerto Rico 🏁

[@barbarusbloodshed6347]

Yeah, that thing is timeless. And it's among the cars with the best sound ever.

[@21sled]

Just say you like driving slow cars

[@gerryortiz8324]

@@barbarusbloodshed6347How does the sound compare to your Ftype?

[@rayrodrigo3999]

​@@21sledhow fast do you really need to go?

[@dream_supercars_daily]

Awesome video, loving the Australia content - definitely brightening up my day in rainy England

[@davidrogers608]

Keep up the content Down Under Sam, love the car scene in Oz. It always has a special place in my ❤

[@jamesbambury]

So glad a bought my SLS 2 years ago. I look like him when I drive it

[@filippo4425]

Your content is crazy good mate. Loved that^^

[@onewayofliving]

I keep coming back to you tube to see what people say about the SLS. Nice to hear that people still love it. :)

[@tomnutting3836]

I never appreciate the SLS at the time but damn they’re cool! I saw one in red in Sydney a few weeks ago and holy shit it just oozes style and presence. The interior looks class too!?!

[@jamespugh]

What a beautiful set of Amg definitely going old school here for look in sound. Plus the history

[@freddiejones4598]

There’s literally a dial to dial the traction back right in front of you Sam 😂

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Exactly The YELLOW dial. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@neilstothard]

The switch to a cross plane crank and the OPF regulations have destroyed the potential from factory for the exhaust noise. I think Mr Burton has done things right with the Opus upgrades to his Gt Black plus also getting a SLS Black series before the prices started to go sky high, maybe you could pester him for a go in his when your both back in the UK together at some point.

[@nerowolf8006]

I believe the AMG GT Black Series has a flat plane crank V8

[@neilstothard]

@NeroWolf yeah your right that's what I get for typing after a few glasses of red wine🙄

[@nerowolf8006]

@@neilstothard no problem at all mate, we all make mistakes. Too many car stats to remember

[@finlaysupercars1683]

The SLS sounds the best for sure, it’s my favourite of the 3

[@saraprva4172]

SLS is so beautiful but Ive watched Shmee drive his GT Black for 30,000km road & track & appreciate how practical it is as well

[@Joshkemponcars]

I can’t believe the SLS actually sounds better than the Black series and Pro! 🤯 Great video as always Sam, keep them coming!

[@speisequark2]

Of course it does

[@K_STVSN]

Great to see more videos in collaboration with @theleecollection . Josh is so knowledgeable and passionate about the cars, with Sam they are the ultimate duo for the STG channel. Both are as cool as each other 😎.

[@Kasou01]

The SLS is just timeless. I'd pick that over any AMG GT variants.

[@sunnyd5944]

Sam you should have messed with the traction control dial in the middle if you wanted the car to step out a bit like older black series

[@scalecrawlnl]

Hey Sam 👋 An awesome backdrop and what an impressive selection of cars. I'd go for one of the 'A-series' AMG's. Thank you Sam and Josh 😃 Looking foward to more from sunny downunder. And more coffee reviews naturally!

[@fit_pharmd4830]

Loving this Australia content! Great upload!

[@barbarusbloodshed6347]

I did. Made the mistake of looking up the guy who owns this car collection, though. Really fishy dude. Got rich with something I'd consider morally questionable. Now my fun is spoiled, meh. :/

[@lovelehstuff]

@@barbarusbloodshed6347 what about it

[@shadowstorm4376]

That SLS is just timeless.

[@keliandevalck7263]

Yes i think the SLS Black Series must be the best ! I hope you're gonna try one on the chanel soon 🙌🏻

[@freshjive818]

Brings back good memories of when i use to live in Perth, Fab place!! If you get a chance head south to Margaret River, Caves Road is a nice little drive. Great content 👍

[@thecremeegg]

I loooooooove the SLS, I want one so badly!

[@jimf5160]

i agree...I would choose the SLS...if you want a track day car, there are much less expensive options

[@mojojojo_BB]

That SLS sounds epic!

[@carklass]

It's 2009 at the IAA in Frankfurt. Mercedes presented the SLS and had a red one to sit in. I was waiting in the cue to have a seat and everyone without exception hit thier head on the doorlock. When I was inside I was completly hyped but my biggest thought was not to hit my head. I got out, thoughtI was far enough away. Got up and smashed my head also. Still an abolute nice car!

[@Seeee63]

Josh is a v v v chill guy, Humble considering his collection 🤙

[@tomnutting3836]

They’re not his cars buddy, he works for the owner. But he is still chill and cool hahaha.

[@Seeee63]

@@tomnutting3836 ahhhh makes sense no one that rich is that humble truly 🤣🤣 thanks for clearing this up! 🤙🤙🤙

[@purplehazeffc]

As a Sandgroper. (someone from Perth) This is the best content ever..

[@TheVicco13]

Great video

[@rheser]

The turbos muffle the sound but nothing beats engine capacity as the 6.3's have always sounded awesome, possibly the best sounding Mercedes IMO‼

[@clubsport9334]

Waving away insects is locally known as the "Aussie Salute". Welcome to the colony mate.

[@dantan6952]

It’s still Double Demerits here, Sam. Take it easy. 😂 Assuming that this video is practically live, and this was videoed in the first couple of days of January 2023, you are handling the heat here rather well. 😃

[@danbooker278]

I’d take the SLS all day long too Sam.. bit annoyed to learn they were around for £80k not long ago before they were really on my radar.. I didn’t really appreciate them until recently

[@woodenbazer6506]

no way it was out for 80k pounds, must of had crazy problems with it or something because nowadays its worth up to 270k

[@jayernster7869]

A nifty change of scenery and two typically really cools videos done by our Sam. Not one car but would turn down any of those AMG’s, I feel but I agree with Sam that they are just not all the way ‘there,’ I guess. Sam is known for his spectacular 360 Modena and his love for Ferrari kinda strangles or shields any deeper passion for other marques. As always, great content , production, energy and pop. HAPPY 2023 to all…

[@grooveseeker2883]

Thanks Sam

[@sesto194]

Funny that you had to travel the entire world to try out this comparison! During your drive the world bit in Munich i offered you to drive our SLS and AMG GTR back to back, yet i never got a response back in your DM's. But oh well, now at least you got to try it out!

[@CARS-PEOPLE]

About the Blackseries, the way that it sounds. It is loud inside due to minimal insulation which means road noises. A loud exhaust will add an almost intolerable noise cabin and will make the sound system unusable. Simple as that.

[@saadakramsq8853]

the color is magnificent on that black series

[@pedrohenriques2171]

Next : Note to Self: Calling Tim to drive his SLS BS when I get back to the UK

[@TheRobinF]

I don't really care about the black series, it is modern and reliable but i'm not a fan of too much aero.The SLS is in my top 5 favourite supercars ever and probably the best mercedes AMG. Better sound, timeless look and, last but not least, a pair of beautiful gullwing doors as a tribute to another mercedes legend, the 300 SL.

[@WilliamStevens007]

Im with you Sam, I would have the SLS too, Although that Citroen DS ooooooo now I love those.

[@RayMelville]

Definitely SLS for me. Looks, sound, kick ass large capacity NA engine, super cool gullwing doors. Did I say it looks so painfully beautiful?

[@nkosinathimaphisa9411]

Both cars are just perfect 🥰 💞 👌

[@gaborkondor3527]

It's great to have 60 m/s speed limit roads in Australia. Made all this footage legal 🙃

[@bbrenddon]

I like the SLS the most

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Love the black. Nice color too.

[@wahid3837]

If it was a beauty contest the SLS wins without a doubt.

[@robertrico7598]

Sam flew 9,500 miles just to shit on all of Tim’s cars.

[@karunnagraj8249]

While Tony does the same thing on the podcast, saves time

[@21sled]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrB590]

No not true , he likes the sls and he likes the c63black series , and with the opus upgrade , he made the amg gt bs sound how it sound.

[@joaquintrujillo5994]

Good video

[@milutinmilankovic02]

Looking forward to more content from you Sam, with the @theleecollection.

[@RodrigoSJ.81]

Your videos are always the best💯 I do receive a notification each time you post a new video. We'll have regrets for things we did not participate in……Investment should always be on any creative man's heart for success in life.

[@themanofshadows]

The color on that GT BS is quite unique. Never seen it on a MB.

[@ItsRyan.]

Sam, Pretty please with a cherry on top can you do a video hooning that 458 Speciale in the previous video!!

[@lovelehstuff]

Actually the character of the black series changed dramatically since the SLS black series, even Jeremy Clarkson said it didn't want to drift even though it did and since then AMG has had Porsche on it's target list and they've been exchanging punches on the nordschleife and since they are a higher volume manufacturer, emissions regulations hit them harder

[@AlexTaylor19]

I’ve been in a GTR Pro and I really liked it but I would also probably prefer an SLS, if I had to pick between any car in the world though F-Type all day every day.

[@christopherhume8896]

You take the one with the gullwing doors! Why are we even discussing this? 🤣

[@rheser]

Amazed there wasn't a cop waiting to get you for no front number plate in Western Flystralia🤣‼

[@krissolson7043]

I love your channel.

[@TheJakesrevenge]

i think people dont understand how rare these cars are in australia

[@xccude]

Awesome to see you the other day! Our team at Laika recognised those cars immediately as we follow LEE on instagram :)

[@GazMoby]

I woke up this morning and have been thinking it is Thursday all day and keep getting disappointed when realising it was only Wednesday and therefore no BTG. However this will keep me going until tomorrow, good show!! 👍

[@E90M3ZCP]

Been waiting for this one ! Hope your having a good time in Perth sam ! You should do a car meet up with Josh.

[@VerangaF430]

Hi Sam, welcome to Perth. Let us know if you are planning any meet and greet in Perth? Cheers

[@dodge488ywing4]

One of the good things about Australia has to be that the steering wheel is also on the correct side so it isn’t too different to the uk just it’s in km instead of miles

[@Pranav19k94]

Can you ask Josh to talk about the GT Black and the Senna, maybe even Shmee150?

[@IT-28]

As a car guy I’d take the SLS… but to live with and use I’d take the GTR Pro 🤷‍♂️ Mainly because you have the modern tech inside and still have a somewhat nice exhaust. SLS all noise no tech, GT BS all tech no noise.

[@richboy900]

The one with the 6.2 of course 😏

[@thebuddhasector9493]

Sam you messed up on GTR PRO vs GT BS comparison, pro uses the normal AMG cross plane V8 while BS uses a newly developed flat plane crank V8 hence the muted and different tone.

[@Reignz]

The Pre-LCI GTR (18'-19') is probably the best variant between PRO / BS. Not to mention bang for buck before everyone caught on.

[@Revilo403]

Should drive Tim's black series, sls ofc

[@Kusanagi7618]

Merc GT R Pro for me. Hands down.

[@petermaier78]

The AMG GT Black Series is basically a track car for the road. IMO it has nothing to do with the growling old school brute force of what AMG used to be when the SLS came out. I personally liked the old AMGs more that were less focused on cornering performance.

[@exotic9514]

The SLS is more aggressive than the GT R pro and the Black Series, while the Black Series, because of the flat-plane crank V8, sounds a little bit like a 4 cylinder like an A 45, CLA or A 35.

[@carlos64030]

The AMG GT Black Series is definitely the best looking out of that trio, but I cannot STAND the exhaust note from it's flat-plane crank engine. If I were able to get one, I'd yank the engine from it and swap in the 6.2 motor and finish it off with a complete RENNtech exhaust system. Imagine an AMG GT Black Series sounding as epic as Shmee's SLS AMG Black Series!

[@DanielBenzs65AMG]

I get the guy in the black t shirt, I have a c6 z06, but i also have a cheap e350 i love, and a w221 s65 i love, all very different

[@jkemmie]

@seenthruglass, the GTR Pro is the GT3 RS and the Black Series is the GT2 RS

[@pauljohnstone9899]

It's not like you don't have a friend with an SLS BS :)

[@DouglasJWalker]

I was enjoying The Lee Collection channel but the vids disappeared. Do a review on the pink lambo

[@Kxji]

I'll take the SLS any day.

[@edwardobernardino4347]

What's the name of that blue paint? 💙 🎨

[@DarkDragonSlayer]

I wonder if these videos are still recorded with the Google glass?

[@MrDouchoid]

Wheereeeeeee do you place your mic when outside ?! The sound is so crisp yet no sign of a mic.

[@CanyonsCarver]

Nothing beats the GT black series

[@UKCheeseFarmer]

Hairdresser cars... I say that as my sister-in-law, a hairdresser, drives an SLS! Carries about her rollers and clippers in it, and currently wrapped in pink! 🤣

[@kb101ist]

This is the thing I don't get though, people complain that the sls black was not dialed in and that bmws are better because they're more 'drivers' cars and Mercedes does that and people complain that they're boring lol

[@robertdouglas5926]

As Tony would say ‘you like a pile of poo’, can’t wait for a Behind the Glass chat on this one 😂 So far loving the variety of cars on this trip, can’t wait to see what’s next on this trip.

[@tomd4581]

You need to drive Tim’s SLS when you’re home

[@savage_llama6134]

Where are you going next??

[@CARS-PEOPLE]

About the GT, AMG was able to sve 60 kilos over the GTR Pro. The GT is bigger, has bigger tires, frame, wheels and more systems all around. You can not have it all the time ALL around. Simple as that

[@CarToneHK]

One of the main appeal about AMG is earth shattering V8 rumble, which isn't as easily as accessible now given the existence of the hybrid C63s, need pony up at least for the SL55 or S63 etc. for AMG V8.

[@jimmyyap3225]

SLS anytime!

[@HeroMan410]

No question. Nothin is better than a 6.2L V8. And in addition had massive quality issues with my GT AMG

[@Glorifire]

9:10 wins by far

[@karlbuckley8346]

I think you won’t enjoy the GT Black as much just based on the sound. If you drove Shmee’s car with the power upgrades and a more visceral exhaust, it would probably change your mind Sam.

[@wrangazz]

Shmees GT Black does sound alot better..... But then you hear his glorious SLS black coldstart....

[@EdwardV20]

Maybe Tim's GT BS is a more fair comparison sound-wise. The SLS is the better sounding car overall. That's an actual 6.3 (6.2 to be precise) unlike the 4.0 V8's