The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (19 - ..) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
€ 209,000

€ 129,100

€ 209,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
49.6
76.3
81.7
49
75
79.9
76.3 in
Width
75 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49.6 in
Height
49 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 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.15 %

General
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
C190
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 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
CNDA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
577 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
577 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
197 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
6.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
6.44 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
19 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
323 mi
Range
368 mi
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
323 mi
368 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
255.7 kWh
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
236.9 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
468 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
4.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data