The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (18 - ..)

€ 163,800
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 164,200
 Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
€ 163,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 164,200

ⓘ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 C Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
75
79.9
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (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 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
104.3
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (18 - ..)
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 C Roadster
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.6 %
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (18 - ..)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 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 5.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT C 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
549 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
518 hp
549 hp
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
194 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

▶ REPLAY
7.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.97 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
7.66 lb/hp
6.97 lb/hp
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
11 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
21 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
323 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
358 mi
323 mi
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
236.9 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
236.9 kWh
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
470 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 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