The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)

€ 129,100
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 161,400
 Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18) Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
75
79.9
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
76.3
81.7
75 in
Width
76.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
49.6 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
103.5
179.2
174.4 in
Length
179.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
42
Generation
C190
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
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 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 hp
549 hp
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
186 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.97 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
9.05 lb/hp
6.97 lb/hp
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
368 mi
Range
354 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
368 mi
354 mi
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
Environmental Impact
255.7 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).
216 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
255.7 kWh
216 kWh
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
452 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data