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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) S 4.0 V8vsAUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190)

S 4.0 V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017
VS

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) S 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    310 hp/t
    231 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    224 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    677 km
    421 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
510hp380kW
525hp391kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
311 km/h
193 mph
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
61.0s99% target: 308 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
602km374mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,546mm179in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,929mm76in
Height
1,288mm51in
1,244mm49in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,680mm66in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
80L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
310g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) S 4.0 V8AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V86,250 rpm1,750-4,750 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
11.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
311 km/h
193 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
128 mph
202 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 has 15 hp more than Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) S 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) S 4.0 V8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
1,745 kg
3,847 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
311 km/h
193 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V83.8 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V103.8 s

Although AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 has more power, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) S 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) S 4.0 V8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: 3.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8
677 km
421 mi
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
602 km
374 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
3.8 s
311 km/h
193 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,288 mm
50.7 in
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) S 4.0 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
3.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)S 4.0 V8AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
510 hp
380 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,288 mm
50.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Range score
677 km
421 mi
602 km
374 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
310 g/km
Trunk score
-
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) S 4.0 V8AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) S 4.0 V8

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 86 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

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