Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs. Nissan GT-R
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT's and the Nissan GT-R's specifications and ratings, The Nissan GT-R has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT's and the Nissan GT-R's specifications and ratings, the Nissan GT-R is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT loses 39.3 percent of its value and the Nissan GT-R loses 34.9 percent of its value. This means the Nissan GT-R retains 4.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is 7.3 out of 10 while the Nissan GT-R's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT being ranked 27 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the Nissan GT-R being ranked 12 out of 41.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is 6.6 out of 10. For the Nissan GT-R the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Nissan GT-R a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT’s base engine makes 469 horsepower, and the Nissan GT-R base engine makes 565 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the Nissan GT-R has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$145,150 - $204,110
Starting MSRP:
$134,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$102,671
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$46,440 - $273,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$116,040
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$97,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,640 - $261,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$126,819
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$63,681 - $273,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
490
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
143
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$171,441
Price Range:
$126,268 - $259,475
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$127,953
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,653 - $297,255
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$53,891
Depreciation %:
39.9%
Resale Value $:
$81,009
Residual Value %:
60.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
30.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9% - 50.9%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$41,203
Depreciation %:
35.5%
Resale Value $:
$74,837
Residual Value %:
64.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
42.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
35.5% - 45.8%
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
6.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Nissan GT-R Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
15.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
12.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.1 - 17.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan GT-R
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.7 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.8 - 13.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 77.8
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
12 out of / 41Ranking
12 out of / 41Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 41Ranking
27 out of / 41Nissan GT-R Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
10 out of / 41Ranking
12 out of / 41Ranking
13 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
22 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Trim Levels
55, 63, 43, 53
Nissan GT-R Trim Levels
NISMO, Premium
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
469 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 2250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.108 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
565 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
467 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.144 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
11.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
26.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50 inches
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4343 lbs
Width:
79.3 inches
Height:
53.3 inches
Length:
186 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3935 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
53.9 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
109.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 10.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
295/30R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Magno / MANUFAKTUR Starling Blue Magno / Starling Blue Metallic
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno / MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Yellow
Sun Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Pearl
Blue
Bayside Blue Quadcoat
Gray
Not available
Red
Solid Red
Silver
Super Silver Quadcoat
White
Pearl White TriCoat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
MANUFAKTUR Macchiato Beige/Titanium Grey
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching / Black w/ Yellow Stitching
Brown
MANUFAKTUR Tartufo Brown/Black / Sienna Brown/Black
Gray
Sage Grey/Black
Red
Red Pepper/Black
White
MANUFAKTUR Crystal White/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Kuro Night
Brown
Not available
Gray
Hai Gray
Red
Red Amber
White
Not available
