BUYING THE RIGHT ONE? McLaren 765LT vs AMG GT Black Series
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- Published on Oct 11, 2020
- The McLaren 765LT and AMG GT Black Series go directly head to head in their purpose, performance, price and even exclusivity. However, despite a history of both the LT models and AMG GTs, I've only bought one of the new cars (so far); is my choice actually the better car and how do they stack up against one another?
In recent weeks, I was lucky enough to drive both of the new cars directly back to back on adjacent days; firstly with McLaren at Silverstone in the UK, and then the following day with AMG at the Lausitzring in Germany. There could not have been a better opportunity to therefore weigh up whether it's the right choice for me to purchase the latter for the Shmeemobiles.
The 765LT starts at £280,000 but realistically with spec will be £330-340k, for a car that has a 4.0l TT V8 making 765hp/800Nm, of which 1,530 will be made plus special editions. The GT BS is £335,000 with all options included, for a car with a 4.0l TT V8 making 730hp/800Nm, of which they will build 1,500-2,000 in total. They have both launched this year, are both built for the track, both approximately the same performance and come in at bang on the same money - you can see the similarities!
However, which is actually the better car? Without any doubt, for an infrequent track drive, the 765LT is leagues ahead for its driving, handling, and outright speed. However, throw in desire for reliability over many miles, daily usage and perhaps long term value and the GT Black Series is going to pull ahead. When it comes to my garage, this is where it starts to become more interesting and specific to me. With both my 675LT Spider and Senna sticking around for the long haul, the 765LT would be quite a duplicate in terms of being a permanent car. On the other side, while the SLS BS will be staying, eventually the GT R Pro and GT R Roadster will move on, giving the GT Black Series a long term home, while being used for huge miles in the process. I find it a fascinating comparison, and feel very lucky to have experienced both already!
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There's a big supercar battle between the 765LT and GT Black Series, but which would you go for? What do you think of my reasons for the choice I've made so far?
Get a gt black series, its even faster on track. In Hockenheim, 765lt was even slower than 720s and gt black series even faster than gt2rs mr.
I cant really tell mecause I am such a mercedes fanboy because my dad has one, yet I love McLaren, the 765LT looks so good.
Black Series gt the new King/Champ
I'd understand British guys favoring McLaren (I'm partial to Japan myself), but get the car with the best seats.
765LT. I’d say McLaren make some of the best supercars. Looks and performance. They never fail to impress.
How is the 765LT a better track car if its 3sec slower on Hockenheim ?
And "just" 1.8sec faster than the GTR Pro...
Why do you need so many AMG GT variants???
Hi shamed150
Im prolly going to have to make this choice some day too
I like how he said 0-124 instead of 0-60 cause it’s almost irrelevant now
BlAck Series
Leave the 765LT and GT Black and get an LFA instead.
Hey Shmee, why don’t you get the Porsche GT2 RS, that will be a nice addition..🇺🇸💪🏽😎
AMG GT BS is on another level!
I think this style of video, please do more.
U should get the black series because so many people are going to get the Mclaren so u should get the merc and be diff
Mclaren for sure
So what's that 2 Mclarens and 5 Mercedes? That's unbalanced!
MCL here. The Benz is nice but still looks like a GT car. The MCLAREN looks way better, like a super/hyper car should.
Nice bit of content!
Sure... I agree, it’s a tough choice... Mercedes or Mclaren? Life is brutal.
i think we have enought of the gts now
Fantastic video
I think the 765lt because you love your 675lt so much it would be good to add a new Lt to have good times with
It Shmee, snap, crackle and forget them both, save some money and get a 720S. Better still, sell everything and buy a T50. That's not gonna depreciate!
get both
I would go for the Black Series. Mercedes Is a way better functioning brand and the looks of the BS are just such a step up over the standard GT. I like both but think the BS is a better longterm investment as well.
Who even thought of implementing that much fake sound? Did they seriously think: "The people buying this car for 330k are most likely mercedes enthusiasts, so they'll love that their car sounding like a video game."
BOTH
Personally I would go with the 765 mainly I feel like we need more Mclearns, We have the Senna and LT, but we have so more AMGs arleady, the SLS the GTR pro the G wagon, and the Roadster coming. I feel like if we add the GT BS there would be SO much AMG
Do you got elektrick shmeemobile? If no, buy one instead of buying one of those two!
765 lt
765LT is mad, but you have a Senna, so I think the Black Series is the better bet for sure!
LT 765 is better
Great discussion! Ultimately, we should buy the car that gives us joy. I love my GTR and look forward to the GTBS that is coming next year.
765lt is the one
Love this format Tim.
The funner car is probably the 765lt. The more reliable car is the AMG GT Black Series. Pick your poison
More of this Please, we need a deeper take on these things..
I always enjoy the content you bring.. I would really enjoy if you could tell me the brand of in car charger you use tho, the red 1 in particular 😬 many thanks 👍🏼
I understand that the subject here is the Mac VS the Merc but it has to said that cars like your Ford GT which were selected as a true collectors item are a better choice. Something like a Porsche 918 or a P1 are starting to climb in value and becoming more sought after at rallies. Save your money with the 2 Maclarens you already have and get the Merc to have something special and consider those former HyperCars to be true collectors items for your next garage.
Honestly both of them tbh but I'm more towards the AMG
Please get a sf90. Similar price!
765LT I know he has the Senna but come on that car is a masterpiece!
Hum, i would need to try both to know. Could you invite me to do so?
Mercedes
This kind of video is why I follow you! Simple and honest without saying anything contraversial. Awesome content as always!
Sell the 675 and gtr pro and get them both!!!
You truly are at the top of the car you tuber game bud! You have given the best content for a long time now, especially over the Covid period. Informative and entertaining. Nailed it 👍👍. Keep up the good work mate
Why not nothing 🙃
765LT...
That's not an easy choice
Sell the GTR pro and 675 and buy both
Those nostrils has seen many days of snorting the yoyo...
*_Shmee in 2030: “I bought every car in the world. I can’t stop! I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DRIVE! HELP ME AAAWWUHHHLLHH” - cuts to intro_*
I dont think there would be much of a competiton there for me, would be the mclaren for sure. The AMG Black looks like someone has given a 17 year old an AMG GT and an unlimited gift card to Halfords.
BLACK SERIES GOT BIGGER WINGS THO.
Hello there shmee,
Like yourself I am a huge huge Mercedes fan never only one but knowing their heritage , I go with the machetes the same color scheme. It's just too astronomical.
765lt without any doubt
And question
765lt please
I recommend you buy a
765lt and an SVJ!!!
AMG black series
You already have Senna. I'd buy the GT BS.
We will respect to all the decisions that Shmee made as he is the one who most understand the whole situation. But i still curious about those three Rs 😂, what is the future plan for the three Rs ??
Wow. This must be the first time I’ve heard Tim, say something negative about McLaren, “Not known for their quality”, “Not as reliable” etc. Up to now, even when he’s experienced issues with his McLarens, Tim just quickly glossed over the issues, making him (Tim) the odd person out with others who’ve voiced their negative experience with McLaren. It’s great to see some real honesty coming from Tim. Being a huge automotive influencer, he has a responsibility to tell it how it is and be honest with his experiences. Otherwise it just means he’s misleading us - his audience. So, kudos to Tim. Let’s see more of these uncensored vlogs.
Awesome video!
Bro how do you have money to buy all these cars!!!!???? Tell me your secrets 😂 😂 😂
How do they stack up against the gt2 rs and the aventador Svj , is what iam curious for..
I prefair BS🤔
better buy a big man cave first,renovate it and then buy more cars.this will make it clear. 👍
Change your intro
You should get a McLaren GT
How do you afford all these cars?
Don’t buy either of them and buy an LFA instead.