Mercedes-Benz has been producing autos for more than 120 years.

Tesla, on the other hand, has only been in business since 2003.

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When it comes to EVs, however, Tesla is the established brand, whereas Mercedes-Benz is a newcomer.

Because of its acceleration figures that put many sports cars to shame, many automobile aficionados believe

the Tesla Model X Plaid to be the performance benchmark for electrified SUVs.

Mercedes-Benz may not have an EV SUV with the power to compete with a Model X Plaid,

the German carmaker does have the ICE-powered AMG GT coupe, which is priced and performs similarly to the Tesla Model X Plaid.

Drag Racing & Car Things has a video on YouTube of a Tesla Model X Plaid racing against a Mercedes AMG GT.