Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse AMG (2012 – 2018) vs Audi R8 GT Spyder (2011 – 2013): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 571 hp against 560 hp. The Audi R8 GT Spyder is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 5.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 319 km/h against 209 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,800 kg against 2,550 kg. At 4,681 mm, the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse AMG is 246 mm longer than the Audi R8 GT Spyder.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
G-Klasse AMG
2012 – 2018
|
Audi
R8 GT Spyder
2011 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2018 | 2011 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 536 – 571 hp | 560 hp |
| Torque | 761 Nm | 540 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 3.8 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 319 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.8 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 | 2,550 – 2,555 kg | 1,800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.