Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs. Audi R8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Audi R8 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and the Audi R8.
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT's and the Audi R8's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Audi R8 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Audi R8 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT's and the Audi R8's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is a better car than the Audi R8.
Pricing: A used 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT ranges from $94,788 to $143,650 while a used 2021 Audi R8 is priced between $148,981 to $184,293.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT loses 46.6 percent of its value and the Audi R8 loses 47.6 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT retains 1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi R8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT’s base engine makes 523 horsepower, and the Audi R8 base engine makes 532 horsepower. Both the AMG GT and the R8 are rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 396 and 504 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
130700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
92977
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
41750 - 500000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
154900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
92977
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
41750 - 500000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
121894
Price Range:
94788 - 143650
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
94535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
33841 - 399283
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
87
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
30144
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
167384
Price Range:
148981 - 184293
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
94535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
33841 - 399283
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
30
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13972
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
5.9 - 25.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi R8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
5.9 - 25.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.034955249833618
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.0 - 19.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8857001341057626
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.0 - 19.4
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 23Ranking
8 out of / 23Ranking
15 out of / 38Ranking
26 out of / 38Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 23Ranking
6 out of / 23Ranking
9 out of / 23Ranking
10 out of / 38Ranking
10 out of / 38Ranking
13 out of / 23Ranking
20 out of / 38Ranking
27 out of / 38Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Trim Levels
Not yet available
Audi R8 Trim Levels
5.2 quattro V10 perform. Spyder, 5.2 quattro V10 performance, 5.2 V10, 5.2 V10 Spyder
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
523 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
494 foot-lbs @ 2100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.139 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
532 hp @ 4475 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 6300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.138 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
297 / 396 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 23 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
307 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3763 lbs
Width:
81.7 inches
Height:
49.6 inches
Length:
179.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3847 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
48.9 inches
Length:
174.4 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/30R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / designo Brilliant Blue Magno
Gray
designo Graphite Grey Magno / designo Selenite Grey Magno / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
Jupiter Red
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Ara Blue Crystal Effect / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching
Brown
Auburn Brown
Gray
Silver Pearl/Black
Red
Red Pepper/Black
Silver
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Ara Blue Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching / Black w/ Vegas Yellow Stitching
Brown
Palomino Brown
Gray
Not available
Red
Express Red
Silver
Pastel Silver
