AMG G63 v V8 Defender Octa: DRAG RACE

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Simply how quick is the almighty Land Rover Protector Octa over the 1/4-mile?

Well, to find out, we have actually got our hands on numerous high-performance off-road lorries, and they're going to go head-to-head to see which is the quickest!

To start, we've got the Octa taking on a Land Rover Protector 110. So let's have a look at the statistics …

The Land Rover Defender 110 is powered by a 5-litre supercharged V8 that produces 525hp and 625Nm. Power is sent to all 4 wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and it tips the scales at 2,603 kg. When it was new, and before it went off sale, it cost around ₤ 109,000.

Then we concern the Protector Octa. Under the bonnet, you'll find a BMW 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, and this produces 625hp and 750Nm. This power is sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed vehicle transmission, and it weighs in at 2,510 kg. As brand-new, the Octa expenses from ₤ 148,000.

It appears like it may be a simple win for the Octa, however will the other high-performance off-roaders we have lined up stand a much better opportunity? To see which cars are waiting in the wings, you'll require to stick to Mat and Sam to see which comes out on top!

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Comments

71 responses to “AMG G63 v V8 Defender Octa: DRAG RACE”

  1. @carwow Avatar
    @carwow

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    1. @snm1786 Avatar
      @snm1786

      ph

    2. @paulharper4196 Avatar
      @paulharper4196

      Almost like nobody wants them and governments are having to use tax money to trick people into them.

    3. @DamarFadlan25 Avatar
      @DamarFadlan25

      Imagine if there is a prototype SUV.

    4. @mariellarojas8562 Avatar
      @mariellarojas8562

      so if we changed pilots the octa is about as quick as the mercedes…

    5. @JoKeR-gt6vq Avatar
      @JoKeR-gt6vq

      Sams evil laugh is everything😂

  2. @halamadridpatriotsnationgo1057 Avatar
    @halamadridpatriotsnationgo1057

    I didn’t expect the g wagon to be taller than the defender at all! Thought it was the other way around!

    1. @Pl1211-s1j Avatar
      @Pl1211-s1j

      Same

    2. @DiaperSNiFFER Avatar
      @DiaperSNiFFER

      The octa is taller thou when you google it

    3. @kamogelofrancis7704 Avatar
      @kamogelofrancis7704

      The G is a BEHEMOTH🦍

    4. @richardlabeja Avatar
      @richardlabeja

      G Wagon is tall but rear passenger space is cramped for a car its size.

    5. @__anonymoususer__ Avatar
      @__anonymoususer__

      Well the octa is on air suspension so it can be both taller and shorter

  3. @samuelaina5170 Avatar
    @samuelaina5170

    The defender octa looks sick

    1. @kpo1233 Avatar
      @kpo1233

      Nothing in front of G

    2. @johncarlofernandez2698 Avatar
      @johncarlofernandez2698

      But sounds like sh.t

    3. @rishinp5298 Avatar
      @rishinp5298

      ​@kpo1233 yes bro I love g63 ❤

    4. @AnitaMeena-i9b Avatar
      @AnitaMeena-i9b

      Man I would rather choose escalade v or alpina xb7 but yeah it looks mean

    5. @DamarFadlan25 Avatar
      @DamarFadlan25

      Same as Ariel Nomad 2.

  4. @TheCarCollector. Avatar
    @TheCarCollector.

    Brick vs brick

    1. @Seasons_ Avatar
      @Seasons_

      Nah that would be 2 Volvos😂

    2. @Lavdasur264 Avatar
      @Lavdasur264

      And that looks like a perfect comment from a di….jk mate😂

    3. @HeySers Avatar
      @HeySers

      @@Seasons_you call a g-class not a brick but a Volvo is a brick lol
      Doesn’t make sense bro

    4. @DamarFadlan25 Avatar
      @DamarFadlan25

      And also more like 180bhp vs 250bhp JDM car?

    5. @FxcaiiYT Avatar
      @FxcaiiYT

      brick vs fancy brick

  5. @bozghostveermenidagidanaps4018 Avatar
    @bozghostveermenidagidanaps4018

    the sound from the bonnet of this supercharged defender is so fine

    1. @DamarFadlan25 Avatar
      @DamarFadlan25

      It performed surprisingly well compared to Alcyone SVX.

    2. @Beer_Dad1975 Avatar
      @Beer_Dad1975

      Yeah I don’t get why the other guy said turbos sound better. Turbos are better than superchargers for one reason & one reason only – efficiency – superchargers are super inefficient, but they can sound amazing.

    3. @realmepad2-v8i Avatar
      @realmepad2-v8i

      Bmw sourced v8 engine

  6. @rishabhrai23 Avatar
    @rishabhrai23

    16:28 “you took your house for a drag race” is the funniest comment I’ve heard about a G63 🤣

    1. @DamarFadlan25 Avatar
      @DamarFadlan25

      G63 AMG deserved way better.

    2. @snakeeyes9246 Avatar
      @snakeeyes9246

      Sex bot stole your comment

  7. @AnnoyedGlobe-sf9yo Avatar
    @AnnoyedGlobe-sf9yo

    Can we get 0-60 times during drag races, we’ve been asking forever

    Edit – hows there a bot above who has copied my comments with her cheeks out with more likes 🤣

    1. @Vijay-b1u Avatar
      @Vijay-b1u

      Like the car expert channel

    2. @andras.89 Avatar
      @andras.89

      I agree! A 0-62mph/ or 0-100km/h would be nice (too)

    3. @OwenEdwards-fm1tj Avatar
      @OwenEdwards-fm1tj

      Agreed!!

    4. @DjAlyX1 Avatar
      @DjAlyX1

      And trap speed

    5. @DD-jq7bo Avatar
      @DD-jq7bo

      Quarter mile is a much more accurate assessment of performance than 0-60.

  8. @rankkingz Avatar
    @rankkingz

    11:33 he did not. It was perfectly timed.

    1. @kornar Avatar
      @kornar

      Yep. The gearbox was taken by surprise. “Wait a moment, not so fast. I need to think about that… Now you want two?! Alright pal, I can do two in one. 😊”

    2. @wise_lynx Avatar
      @wise_lynx

      Gearbox ecu messed up

    3. @AnimalHeroes01 Avatar
      @AnimalHeroes01

      No, he jumped

    4. @Kallmewhite Avatar
      @Kallmewhite

      The gearbox can’t bear his racing driver skills

  9. @mikewambugu6157 Avatar
    @mikewambugu6157

    Sam didn’t misshift…Formal Protest!!!

    1. @FINNdeischgut Avatar
      @FINNdeischgut

      Yes, Sam is right

    2. @DamarFadlan25 Avatar
      @DamarFadlan25

      Sam sometimes also misshift it on 3rd gear.

    3. @oh0stv Avatar
      @oh0stv

      I think he did

    4. @heyitsmejm4792 Avatar
      @heyitsmejm4792

      the first flick at the right RPM did not shift to 2nd so he flicked it again the second time and the car just shift from 2nd then jumped to 3rd. somewhat of a delay. not sure.

    5. @valerioodorisio Avatar
      @valerioodorisio

      10:44 it did

  10. @waveboyp Avatar
    @waveboyp

    1:57 “it suits your amateur abilities” 😂😂

    1. @DamarFadlan25 Avatar
      @DamarFadlan25

      Super Chief Ford Truck: WRITE THAT DOWN.

    2. @waveboyp Avatar
      @waveboyp

      @@DamarFadlan25😂😂

    3. @MarioNobre65 Avatar
      @MarioNobre65

      😂😂😂

  11. @garveettagore9586 Avatar
    @garveettagore9586

    11:29 — Sam shifted perfectly. There’s a reason he’s known as “Racing Driver Sam”.

  12. @Machines.In.Action Avatar
    @Machines.In.Action

    That nose lift on the G wagon is crazy!!🤯

    1. @Aj_codes Avatar
      @Aj_codes

      like super crazy… its fun😂

    2. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@@Aj_codesthe suspensions on G Wagon looked like it came from BMW M5.

    3. @skeetambassador Avatar
      @skeetambassador

      It looks nice, but the problem is that it means the car is not adapted to such sporty starts and accelerations (mainly NM)

    4. @Gcyrusin Avatar
      @Gcyrusin

      Can you stfu with your unrelated comments​@@purwantiallan5089

    5. @billroshia Avatar
      @billroshia

      @@skeetambassadorlaughing at you in Raptor R.

  13. @Ramiiel Avatar
    @Ramiiel

    3:09 That supercharger Whine. Loveeee it

    1. @yc_030 Avatar
      @yc_030

      Im shocked that a car guy like Sam hates it

  14. @ricardo1e93 Avatar
    @ricardo1e93

    The turbo got that low end torque but the glorious supercharged sound will never be beaten. Surprised that a Land Rover engine can sound that good.

  15. @francbele Avatar
    @francbele

    8:21 “And 60 years ago that was a really really good vehicle” says a guy in a Defender 😂😂

    1. @JJTreeFiddy Avatar
      @JJTreeFiddy

      What does that new defender have in common with the old one?

      Versus the commonalities between the old and new G Wagons?

      QED

  16. @CrazyBikerGuy Avatar
    @CrazyBikerGuy

    @20:37 this is wholesome from Matt, such a genuine moment. Raw and unfiltered, Sam just backing up why he’s hired and a racing driver haha

  17. @conneryates5073 Avatar
    @conneryates5073

    11:50 sure enough the didn’t mishift

  18. @SonOfRussia-v8x Avatar
    @SonOfRussia-v8x

    20:30 he’s truly the Professional, he knows stuff 👍

    1. @gabrielmaggi2949 Avatar
      @gabrielmaggi2949

      Did someone know what he did ?

  19. @chrisleranthonysilveira5464 Avatar
    @chrisleranthonysilveira5464

    The G-Wagon is truly a beast and icon.

  20. @kaushikg747 Avatar
    @kaushikg747

    First guy who perfers the sound of a turbo over a supercharger 😂

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