The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (19 - ..)
€ 156,400

€ 209,000

€ 156,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 209,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
49
75
79.9
49.6
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
104.3
174.6
103.5
179.2
174.6 in
Length
179.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.14 %

General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT R 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 178
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 178.980

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
518 hp
577 hp
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
194 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
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7.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.44 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
7.64 lb/hp
6.44 lb/hp
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
16 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
334 mi
Range
323 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
334 mi
323 mi
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
Environmental Impact
282.3 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 Spyder 5.2 FSI
282.3 kWh
236.9 kWh
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
573 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
468 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.7 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data