2018 head-to-head · Two-Seater
2018 Audi R8 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2018 Audi R8 (18 MPG) costs about $3,292 a year to fuel and the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (18 MPG) about $3,292.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Audi R8
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Side by side
| Audi R8 | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | |
|---|---|---|
| $3,292 | Your annual fuel cost | $3,292 |
| 18 MPG | Combined efficiency | 18 MPG |
| 14 MPG | City | 16 MPG |
| 25 MPG | Highway | 22 MPG |
| 497 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 486 g/mi |
| 3/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 3/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 5.2L 10-cyl | Engine / motor | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo |
| 7-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| RWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Audi R8 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT across model years
- Audi R8
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 30 2018 two-seaters, the Audi R8 ranks 18th and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 19th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Audi R8 vs. the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $3,292 for the Audi R8 and $3,292 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.
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