Car comparison

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40VvsMercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) · Facelift 2017 S 4.0 V8

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

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Spyker C8 Preliator

4.2 V8 40V

525 hp4172 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2016-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) · Facelift 2017

S 4.0 V8

522 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    322 km/h
    200 mph
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    378 hp/t
    282 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40VMercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017S 4.0 V8
Power
525hp391kW
522hp389kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
670Nm494lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight-
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
56.9s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.0s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
378hp/t282kW/t171hp/1000 lb
Calculated
332hp/t248kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
432Nm/t289lb-ft/ton
Calculated
427Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
677km421mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,628mm182in
4,544mm179in
Width
1,953mm77in
2,075mm82in
Height
1,202mm47in
1,287mm51in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,684mm66in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
-
Ground clearance-
96mm4in
Trunk volume
120L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
57L
65L
CO2 emissions-
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40VMercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 S 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V6,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017S 4.0 V86,250 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40VMercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017S 4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
10.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
133 mph
208 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
525 hp
391 kW
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017S 4.0 V8
522 hp
389 kW

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 S 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 S 4.0 V8 and Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017S 4.0 V8
670 Nm
494 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017S 4.0 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
322 km/h
200 mph
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017S 4.0 V8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017S 4.0 V83.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 S 4.0 V8: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017S 4.0 V8
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
525 hp
391 kW
3.7 s
322 km/h
200 mph
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017S 4.0 V8
522 hp
389 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 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
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017S 4.0 V8
Power
522 hp
389 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
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,287 mm
50.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40VMercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017S 4.0 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
522 hp
389 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
670 Nm
494 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,287 mm
50.7 in
Range score
-
677 km
421 mi
CO2 score
-
224 g/km
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 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) Facelift 2017 S 4.0 V8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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