The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
€ 122,500
€ 149,600
€ 122,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi R8 Coupé V8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
49.3
75
79.9
50.6
76.3
81.7
75 in
Width
76.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49.3 in
Height
50.6 in
104.3
174.8
103.5
179.2
174.8 in
Length
179.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.35 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
42
Generation
C190
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 178
CNDA
Engine Code
M 178.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
424 hp
549 hp
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
317 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
186 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
8.63 lb/hp
6.83 lb/hp
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
19 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
21 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
376 mi
Range
323 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
376 mi
323 mi
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
236.9 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
235 kWh
236.9 kWh
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
468 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes AMG GT C Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
419 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
