Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse AMG (2008 – 2012) vs Audi R8 GT Spyder (2011 – 2013): specs compared
The Audi R8 GT Spyder is the more powerful of the two, with up to 560 hp against 507 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 5.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 319 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 13.8 L/100 km against 16.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,800 kg against 2,450 kg. At 4,681 mm, the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse AMG is 246 mm longer than the Audi R8 GT Spyder. The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse AMG dates from 2008 – 2012, the Audi R8 GT Spyder from 2011 – 2013.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
G-Klasse AMG
2008 – 2012
|
Audi
R8 GT Spyder
2011 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2011 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 507 hp | 560 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 540 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | 3.8 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 319 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.3 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,864 mm | 1,234 mm |
| Height | 1,935 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,450 kg | 1,800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.