The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (18 - 18) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)
€ 148,800
€ 128,900
€ 148,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder V8.
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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
178.9
104.3
174.8
178.9 in
Length
174.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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
DKAC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
515 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
515 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
494 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
494 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Performance
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
191 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V8
▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 lb/hp
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
7.43 lb/hp
9.02 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
20 mpg
16 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
15 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
351 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
351 mi
345 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
272.8 kWh
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
217.9 kWh
272.8 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
446 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
452 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
4.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
