The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes AMG GT Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
€ 128,900
€ 129,700
€ 128,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi R8 Spyder V8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes AMG GT Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes AMG GT 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
174.8
103.5
178.9
174.8 in
Length
178.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.74 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes AMG GT 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 V8
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 178
DKAC
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
469 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
424 hp
469 hp
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
317 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
186 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
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9.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.85 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
9.02 lb/hp
7.85 lb/hp
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
16 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
345 mi
Range
429 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
345 mi
429 mi
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
272.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
595 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
