What's My Choice? Porsche GT3 or AMG GT R - Only One! | HEAD TO HEAD

I've recently taken delivery of both the Mercedes-AMG GT R and the Porsche 911 GT3, two cars that serve very similar purposes at almost identical price points. So, if I could only have one of them, which would it be?
After 15,000km on the AMG in 5 months and already 2,500km in just 2 weeks on the 911, I've driven both cars on tracks, Autobahns, town and mountain passes. For this head to head, travelling from the south of Germany through to Italy ahead of Cars and Coffee Brescia, I put the two against each other at high speeds and then in the twisty roads.
Both cars are built in Stuttgart, and both serve similar purposes as track focused versions of their respective cars. My GT3 is completed in a spec to be driven on the race track where by GT R is more prepared as a grand tourer. But what are they each like when you jump straight from one to another?
Thanks for watching, Tim
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[@Shmee150]

Two very fine machines, but let me have a go at putting them head to head to make a choice as to which I prefer! It's the Porsche 911 GT3 vs Mercedes-AMG GT R

[@supercarsandmotorsabba2612]

Shmee150 I prefer The Mercedes-AMG GT R but green colour is The best!!! SHI67 MEE FOLLOW ME ON MY CHANNEL😎 Supercars and motor Abbá Great video

[@jvst_vyl3]

Shmee150 the amg gtr because the gtr is a beast

[@socalseth]

Gumball! Gumball!! Gumball!!! Gumball!!!! Gumball!!!!! Gumball!!!!!

[@davidmassy545]

Shmee150 are you going to any of the Formula 1 races this year

[@davidgibbo6542]

Why don't you have a green center line on your steering wheel??

[@attilaszolnoki8604]

I think the GT R is a stunning car. The noise it makes is just amazing. Winner for me.

[@Noah-bu1vk]

Attila Szolnoki Same here. The GT3 RS would be equally cool 😉

[@johnair1]

Two awesome Cars. GT3 more track focused while the GT R is more usable as a Daily

[@MrGrazzhoppa]

TDFXX Its a GT3. Not a GT3 RS -_-

[@attilaszolnoki8604]

Me.Grazzhoppah I think he meant if it was a GT3 RS instead of the GT3.

[@Noah-bu1vk]

Attila Szolnoki Exactly

[@madgamer574]

The sound of the GT3 is just orgasmic.... It gives me goosebumps

[@tonydmty1234567]

lovely sound !;-)

[@Altezzadom]

I still love the GT-R over the GT3. The sound, the looks... it is a well put machine!

[@DamianSupra]

GT3 = Precise, sharp sports car GTR = Classy, luxurious hot rod

[@emyrilhan5075]

Iceman7 the GTR is much more precise than u think, it is 2 seconds faster around the nürburgring than the GT3. I know lap times are just a part of the story when it comes to these type of cars, but that just proves the GTR is not just a “ hot rod “

[@HypnOlli]

The thing about those laptimes is the time made by the Merc was done by a magazine (sport auto) and time of the gt3 was made by Porsche themselves; I think if the time was made by Merc themselves it would be several seconds faster!

[@mrmonday42]

Hot rods typically don't handle very well. They are both sports cars.

[@GohardGTRSCars]

Nordschleife lap times German magazine SportAuto: GTR = 7.11, GT3 = 7.18 > don't underestimate the GTR ;-)

[@aaronm1246]

GoHardGT3RS Marketingring lap time don't mean anything. It's about how it drives, not whether it beats another car by a minuscule amount which was probably paid for anyway.

[@sample.text.]

Both cars are phenomenal in their own right, but the GT R just holds a special place in my heart.

[@vicko22100]

For me it's definitely going to be GT3

[@thedownshiftchannel]

Mukesh kumar totally agree! Both excellent cars but the GT3 is the one

[@danielong911]

GT3 is the real car.

[@revolutionx9370]

Sike af its not even the RS

[@maxjelley4055]

@@revolutionx9370 the rs is a track car its not as enjoyable as a manual gt3, ive driven both and the gt3 puts you i so much more control, it feels epic above 5500 rpm

[@housey4297]

@@danielong911 had a GT3, got a GT-R inbound. Some of us do both...real cars. ;)

[@domonkoskiss5952]

AMG for me all the time. It just feels so much special to me.

[@bnastali]

I love the way Tim makes you feel part of the driving process. He seems like a cool friend who just happens to own a number hard-core super cars.

[@peterrabin4374]

Bill Nastali surely he leases and uses financing . Hardly the same as owning

[@jjoomusic]

@@peterrabin4374 its called leverage

[@darrenparry2891]

AMG GTR for me

[@a.3160]

keep dreaming

[@supaahflyy]

@@a.3160 so his preference is a dreaming? Ok

[@christopherharrison7469]

Having had both cars, and recently acquiring the AMG GT-R, the latter one is an amazing vehicle. The endless power and torque and the sound of the V8 is amazing!

[@shanescarlife]

I expected this video. I also expected you'd not be able to pick a favourite. Lol similar cars, yet so very different. Good thing you have both! Cheers, Tim!

[@dwitapratamaigede6719]

Winnipeg Car Life you are correct.. Simmiliar car, yet so different

[@itsepocx]

...He did pick a favourite...

[@DouglasNjoroge]

What you are doing is absolutely brilliant. Using your car and involving. Most guys just use their car in traffic. Love it. Keep it up. Fantastic work. Both cars are great. GT_R for me though

[@gerdbb]

Certainly one of the best videos I've seen from you! you perfectly worked out the differences!

[@NYEXPOSED]

I love the GT-R MORE maybe because of the sound

[@cnmperformance8414]

For me it is the GTR all day everyday! Love the AMG!!!😍🔥🔥

[@sdlausen1]

*both for sale next month*

[@krisi.2011]

Nah shmee is nowhere near super cars of London, or Archie or tge .... tim actually drives his cars and enjoys them !!!!!

[@uniquelyseenhere3951]

Excellent video. Thanks Tim for putting logic and reasoning regarding your selection; and while most of us would lust at experiencing the performance of the GT3 daily, the limited functionality just doesn’t make it practical t do so. I agree in that the merc does an exceptional job in presenting the more purposeful and well rounded super performer. Thanks again for sharing.

[@TheBigBiskuit]

Great comparison of two awesome cars!!

[@TheFirst1278]

They’re both amazing cars. We are blessed that we live in a time to get to enjoys such pieces of machinery.

[@atlanticiacomjr9951]

THE SOUND OF THE GT3!! Even my over used headphones, it's just such a thrilling sound!! And that's without owning the car!!

[@rgbrowning12]

Somehow each video keeps getting better - splendid work Tim!

[@L4DFRED]

Not sure if it was your camera angles or what, but I found this to be a very realistic perspective of driving these cars, too often watching through KZbin everything looks the same, great video

[@tumbodotcon]

Love that green on the GT3. Classic good looks. I've seen the GTR in person and it has a bit of theatre to it. Pretty sexy. On a side note, pretty sure the GTR is good on a track too. Didn't it have a faster time than the GT3 and GT3RS at the Top Gear track. And the ring...by 8 seconds?!

[@resnonverba137]

A good and well-rounded comparison. For what it's worth I agree with your conclusion.

[@abhigudimella]

Thank you so much for making this video!

[@xanman1st]

Really excellent video Tim!Well well done!

[@thefoss7759]

Such beautiful cars and location. Great video!

[@wackyack3165]

Tim, I think you have already made the best choice - have both of them !!

[@goldensunset4210]

Love your videos, keep it up!

[@marcvanderbent9262]

It's not that often you hear and see a screaming GT3 flyby on the autobahn and having the feel that Tim took you along for the ride in his gelbgrun jet cockpit... great!

[@LucSwildens]

Nice video Tim!! love the 2 cars!!

[@JamesGracias]

Shmee ur videos are awesome. Keep up the good work 😃

[@Yojikman]

Great comparison Tim, 100% agree with you!

[@adeelcyril3339]

Great content Tim. Great analogy choosing between two children. Can’t go wrong with either choice. I prefer the GT3 but I totally respect the AMG GT R. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertmenghini.Lambomad]

Brilliant video and with a very honest conclusion!

[@GeneralmoffblogsBlogspotmoffvs]

You’ve been doing some great comparison videos recently. I particularly enjoyed the video when you drove all of your cars on the Nurburgring circuit

[@joshsymons7524]

Love your work Tim keep it up

[@Diffrent-33]

AMG for sure 😍💥💪🏼

[@gothychris]

These early GTR videos makes alot of sense as to why you've got the GTR pro, the GT cabrio, and the GT Black series on the way right now.

[@tissletti]

Great insight. Love the review.

[@jozeffedorcak9789]

Great and valuable video, thanks.

[@Terry12345]

What a fun video! I can't afford either but enjoyed riding with you in both. I really like that GT R!

[@triss23199]

the shifts on the GT3 are so satisfying to watch haha

[@jimchu5604]

Excellent review 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@metakmoto]

Awesome review 😁 both of these are incredible

[@mohamedismail777]

This is one of the best videos you have made. Thank you :). I will always choose the GTR :)

[@guitrygachelin8972]

Great comments. Thank you for putting out some great content

[@gomorel5866]

The gt3 sounds like a the piston gods cry.. Just beautiful

[@Infesteringmole]

AMG. very unique looking and sexy inside. stay safe Shmee

[@TimmerleonRC]

I've owned the 991.2 and GTR. THE GTR is so much more special and gives goosebumps every drive ❤️

[@rodscroggins9984]

Very nice Tim!

[@ChasingGiants23]

could be the BEST VLOG you've ever put out that was FANTASTIC@

[@toussantlbisso]

Excellent conclusion Shmee ! My sentiments precisely 🚗🏁🚗🏁! How long before Focus Red time ? 📣Another awesome vid Cheers 👍

[@craigschonborn]

Your honesty is refreshing. Do you have any plans to review the GT3 Touring? I think that would be very interesting, as it is slightly more practical / daily, so maybe that would bring its position more in line with your Gtr.

[@arnabdas1096]

those cars are awesome....

[@Shmee150]

For sure, I feel very lucky

[@trails3597]

I would go with a GT3 Touring or 911R for the comfy seats to travel in and still have that awesome 911 chassis and engine for when you get to those lovely Italian mountain roads. Great video, watched all of it.

[@demonspeedracer]

That was a good video... liked it very much...

[@michaelcouse2223]

Great vid!

[@mqandil]

These 2 cars are so great. Every time you hop into the GTR you think it is the one you would keep if you have to make a choice but then you drive the GT3 shortly after and you change your mind again and you say this is the one. Great video as this is the same exact though that goes through anyone who owns both. But I must say if you live in the US, where the highway speeds are limited to 70 mph, the GTR frustrates you as you could never experience the full potential of the GTR, and sure you could take it to the track but then the GT3 has the edge. So I must say if you live in the US probably the GT3 makes much more sense.

[@vizestroowash]

Great video!

[@is1dre]

Thanks Shmee - well done!

[@skrads]

I love my GT3 and find it comfortable but I have the 18 ways seats. So maybe the GT3 would be the winner with that configuration? Haha. Great video. Enjoy both, you don’t have to choose.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Hey I'm New to this may I ask you a question I'm looking to buy a Porsche soon but don't know which one should I get the carrera base or gt3 also what is the difference on gas consumption is it the same or different

[@georgschweier694]

Love Porsche GTS

[@w-james9277]

GT3. It's Smaller, gives you more feedback, exciting to drive and it comes with a manual.

[@samporter4882]

Head and shoulders above the rest. Shmee is a legend

[@kevinjohnson4899]

Jolly good review. You drive them like I would. I'm a VW BMW Porsche man. You've convinced me the Merc is the better car. I would however take the Turbo S over all.

[@stephanmoore9234]

Well Porsche is solely a performance brand, while Mercedes is a high end luxury car brand that also make performance cars like the GTR which is a beast! It all depends on what you prefer, but at the end of the day my choice would be a Porsche. Specifically the 911 GT3 RS which is my Dream car! I currently own a 718 cayman, which is an amazing car as well!

[@strongerandwiser2023]

That green is so outlandish. I would struggle to make that choice for that car. I think its a bit too much when spending that kind of money.

[@rix4561]

Another great video Mr Shmee 🙂

[@SyLeowMy]

Driving in comfort is my priority . I'll go for the AMG GTR too

[@johnbach3057]

Great review of your cars Shmee. I think I would choose the Porsche.

[@ChipZilla69]

You are a lucky boy Tim. I can still enjoy my m lights which are terrific all rounders to drive.

[@budthecyborg4575]

I'd still have to take the GT3 in Manual Gearbox. Finding this level of performance with that option is basically impossible anywhere else.

[@korch2633]

No laws were broken in the making of this video

[@khusyairi]

Ive already said something similar on your gt3 nurburgring video, tim, but im gonna say it again..... the sound that gt3 makes when it hits the last legs of its rpm range, it made my eyes teary.......

[@andrearecanatesi9244]

Not even a comparison... I had a 2020 E63S AMG kept it for 6 months and sold it, the money that they loose it’s unreal, Porsche still has the best resale value between the two and looks, my GT3 will be here in 2 days and can’t wait to get it. Best trade ever

[@spadgm]

Such a hard choice, for me it would be the GT3 just, and I do mean only just, by the tiniest of margins, the GTR is just mind blowing!

[@caiocn44]

Hi Tim!! I just realized today that I have, in my Hot Wheels collection, a Porsche 911 GT3 whith I think has the very same color as your real Porche!! I liked your 911 since you showed to us in the factory! If you want, I will be very happy if you accept this little car as a gift for you.... Just let me know if you realy want, then I will try to send it to you, to Frankfurt or London. I'll be very happy if this little green car can go to you and make part of you colection!! Thaks for bring to me the world of cars, whith you videos, photos! I like them a lot!!!! A fan from Brazil.

[@tdxibr5366]

Seeing thaf wheel cap next to the gt3 i my heart stopped for a second then i realized that nothing happened and i was so relieved

[@recnepselyp]

Now the GT3 needs a TechArt tune and exhaust 😈😈🔥🔥

[@Rick2010100]

S-Class for the Autobahn and daily drive - GT3 for the weekend.

[@saschah7]

Very interessting perspectives. If i would have the choice of these two cars, i have the same favorite points like road trips, journeys and practical point of view - so i guess i would choose the AMG GT R. Even i'm a great Porsche Fan.

[@ibarryuno4107]

Hi Tim, I see that you have a new license plate on your GT3. I think this is a good alternative. Actually I think this plate fits better with the other cars in your collection. - I wrote this before you explained -

[@badgerjordan4384]

Just watched the vid of a Hurrican crashing at 320kmph on the Autobhan. Hope you drive the road first before you try your high speed runs. Any sort of bumps can be END GAME💥💥 BE CAREFUL MAN!!

[@gwentchamp8720]

Oh my god, what a terrible dilemma !! I feel for you, I really do !

[@982spyder5]

I cut to the end, and it seems a fair review.

[@TIRESONTARMAC]

Both are epic

[@ozrbfan]

nice new plate on the GT3

[@Alexander-qm8jg]

I can relate, I feel both of these cars are so damn sexy and each have their own perks that to this day I still can't choose, feels like you would need both to drive each depending on the day.

[@blablablubblub2862]

i love the germany content!

[@leod4315]

Yellow Renntech stripes sure came off fast

[@charkieee7866]

I never used to really enjoy the content from this car but with the renntech its a winner if it's standered porche

[@miklu26]

Like the recap

[@xDubFreak]

The Turbo S would be a good Autobahn alternative to the GT3

[@DSongMixer]

Fil Cona but you will miss the sound of the natural aspirated exhaust sound :(

[@ShamanWS6]

Absolutely. When you're doing 200kph and put your foot in it, and it accelerates like it's in 2nd... that's the Turbo S.

[@DrHumorous]

Thank you

[@tm9977]

You should try a 911 turbo S shmee, I have a slight feeling your choice might change , love the cars and the content keep them coming!

[@itsepocx]

So Shmee likes the black german beauty more, because she is wider overall (not just the hips). He also likes his position near the back ^^ On a serious note, great review of the cars! I would probably choose the GT3 to drive it on the Nordschleife :D

[@DaTob3y]

i see you as a insperation, hopefully one day i'll have the same amount of cars like you :)

[@LifeOfPJV]

Interesting comparison! I would not be able to pick a favorite out of these two. Maybe the GT3? The sound of the AMG though...

[@nhidanhthiyen1242]

great video !