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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R

Rating7.1

Ranked #13 in

Midsize Coupe

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$157,000

Starting Price

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Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on August 26, 2022

Pros	Cons	What's New
Jaw-dropping acceleration	Quite uncomfortable for daily errands	Upgraded performance for the GT R variant
Razor-sharp handling	Choppy infotainment system
Elegant and aggressive exterior design	Poor cargo room
Lavishly designed interior with comfortable seats

Specs & Features

$157,000

price

577 hp @ 6250 rpm

horsepower

516 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

4.0L 8cyl RWD 7AM

engine

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Coupe is a direct competitor to the Acura NSX, the Porsche 911 Turbo, and the Nissan GT-R NISMO. With a single trim, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Coupe carries an MSRP of $157,000. It offers a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission, producing 577 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Coupe manages a 0-60 of 3.5 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG.

Buying Advice

For those who do not mind spending more money, opt for the GT R as it comes with a phenomenal engine as well as all the performance additions, such as ultra-aggressive track-specific tires, carbon ceramic brakes, and other features.

Trims

Base
$157,000 onwards

Hands Free Liftgate
Keyless entry
Multi Zone A C
Premium Synthetic Seats
Smart Device Integration
Steering Wheel Audio controls

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Ranked #3	3.11 sec	11.1 sec	198 mph
2018 Mclaren 570S Ranked #1	2.9 sec	10.7 sec	-
2018 Porsche 911 Turbo Ranked #2	3.08 sec	-	-
2018 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Ranked #4	3.2 sec	11.2 sec	-
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Ranked #5	3.33 sec	-	127 mph
2018 Nissan GT-R Ranked #6	3.4 sec	-	-

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Ranked #6	15 mpg	20 mpg	17 mpg	19.8 gal.	297/396 mi.
2018 Porsche 911 Carrera Ranked #1	22 mpg	29 mpg	23 mpg	16.9 gal.	338/490.1 mi.
2018 Porsche 911 Turbo Ranked #2	19 mpg	24 mpg	21 mpg	17.9 gal.	340.1/429.6 mi.
2018 Aston Martin DB11 Ranked #3	18 mpg	24 mpg	20 mpg	20.5 gal.	369/492 mi.
2018 Mclaren 570S Ranked #4	16 mpg	23 mpg	19 mpg	19 gal.	304/437 mi.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Ranked #4	15 mpg	25 mpg	19 mpg	18.5 gal.	296/462.5 mi.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Ranked #5	179 in.	76.3 in.	50.6 in.	3.7 in.	103.5 in.
2018 Aston Martin DB11 Ranked #1	186.6 in.	76.7 in.	50.8 in.	5 in.	110.4 in.
2018 Nissan GT-R Ranked #2	185.4 in.	74.6 in.	53.9 in.	4 in.	109.4 in.
2018 Nissan GT-R NISMO Ranked #3	184.6 in.	74.6 in.	53.9 in.	4 in.	109.4 in.
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Ranked #4	179.6 in.	72.9 in.	50 in.	4 in.	96.7 in.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Ranked #5	179 in.	76.3 in.	50.7 in.	3.8 in.	103.5 in.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Ranked #6	10.1 cu.ft.	-	10.1 cu.ft.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Ranked #1	15 cu.ft.	52 cu.ft.	15 cu.ft.
2018 Aston Martin DB11 Ranked #2	9 cu.ft.	177.8 cu.ft.	108.4 cu.ft.
2018 Porsche 911 Turbo Ranked #3	4.1 cu.ft.	-	9.2 cu.ft.
2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T Ranked #4	5.1 cu.ft.	-	9.1 cu.ft.
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Ranked #4	4.4 cu.ft.	-	17 cu.ft.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Ranked #1	10.1 cu.ft.	10.1 cu.ft.	10.1 cu.ft.
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Ranked #2	17 cu.ft.	4.4 cu.ft.	17 cu.ft.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Ranked #3	121.7 cu.ft.	15 cu.ft.	15 cu.ft.
2018 Porsche 911 Turbo Ranked #4	88 cu.ft.	4.1 cu.ft.	9.2 cu.ft.
2018 Mclaren 570S Ranked #5	5.3 cu.ft.	5.1 cu.ft.	5.3 cu.ft.
2018 Aston Martin DB11 Ranked #6	108.4 cu.ft.	9 cu.ft.	108.4 cu.ft.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Ranked #2	-	573 lbs.	3594 lbs.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Ranked #1	7000 lbs.	1439 lbs.	3298 lbs.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Ranked #2	-	606 lbs.	3560 lbs.
2018 Nissan GT-R Ranked #2	-	798 lbs.	3929 lbs.
2018 Porsche 911 Turbo Ranked #2	-	915 lbs.	3516 lbs.
2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T Ranked #2	-	991 lbs.	3142 lbs.