Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster (2016 – 2018) vs Audi R8 Spyder (2017 – 2018): specs compared
The Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 557 hp against 540 hp. The Audi R8 Spyder has the higher top speed: 319 km/h against 315 km/h. The Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster uses less fuel, from 9.6 L/100 km against 12.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,670 kg against 1,755 kg. At 4,544 mm, the Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster is 117 mm longer than the Audi R8 Spyder.
| Specification |
Mercedes-AMG
GT Roadster
2016 – 2018
|
Audi
R8 Spyder
2017 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2018 | 2017 – 2018 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | — |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 476 – 557 hp | 540 hp |
| Torque | 630 – 680 Nm | 540 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.7 – 4.0 s | 3.7 s |
| Top speed | 303 – 315 km/h | 319 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 – 11.4 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,544 mm | 4,427 mm |
| Width | 2,075 mm | 1,941 mm |
| Height | 1,260 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,670 – 1,735 kg | 1,755 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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