The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (07 - 10)
€ 166,500
€ 109,100
€ 166,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
50.6
76.3
81.7
49.3
75
79.9
76.3 in
Width
75 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
50.6 in
Height
49.3 in
103.5
179.2
104.3
174.4
179.2 in
Length
174.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
C190
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 178
Engine Series
M 178.980
Engine Code
BYH
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
577 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
577 hp
414 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
198 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
6.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 lb/hp
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
6.23 lb/hp
8.71 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
21 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
16 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
354 mi
Range
336 mi
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
354 mi
336 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
216 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).
263.3 kWh
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
216 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes AMG GT R Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
