R8 GT vs AMG SL 63
Audi · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
R8 GT
Beats the AMG SL 63 by 0.02s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the R8 GT beats the AMG SL 63 by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the R8 GT thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
602 hp
577 hp
0–100 km/h
3.6s
3.6s
Top speed
320 km/h
315 km/h
Engine
V10
V8
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
560 Nm
800 Nm
Price
$253,290
$183,000
Simulated race times
Distance
R8 GT
AMG SL 63
100 m
5.057s
5.056s
1/8 mile
7.440s
7.444s
1/4 mile
11.106s
11.124s
1 km
19.610s
19.687s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: AMG SL 63 is $183,000 vs $253,290 for the R8 GT — a $70,290 gap. Power: R8 GT makes 25 hp more (602 vs 577). Top speed: R8 GT runs to 320 km/h, 5 km/h higher than AMG SL 63.
FAQ
Which is faster, the R8 GT or the AMG SL 63?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the R8 GT is faster, beating the AMG SL 63 by 0.02 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the R8 GT vs the AMG SL 63?
The R8 GT hits 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, while the AMG SL 63 does it in 3.6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The R8 GT produces 602 hp; the AMG SL 63 produces 577 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The R8 GT tops out at 320 km/h, and the AMG SL 63 reaches 315 km/h.
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