Audi R8 Spyder (2017 – 2018) vs Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster (2018 – 2020): specs compared
The Audi R8 Spyder is the more powerful of the two, with up to 540 hp against 522 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 3.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 319 km/h against 307 km/h. The Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster uses less fuel, from 11.5 L/100 km against 12.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,625 kg against 1,755 kg. At 4,544 mm, the Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster is 117 mm longer than the Audi R8 Spyder.
| Specification |
Audi
R8 Spyder
2017 – 2018
|
Mercedes-AMG
GT Roadster
2018 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2018 | 2018 – 2020 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | Roadster · Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | — | — |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 540 hp | 522 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 670 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.7 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 319 km/h | 307 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.6 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,427 mm | 4,544 mm |
| Width | 1,941 mm | 2,075 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,629 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,755 kg | 1,625 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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