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VW Arteon vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Mercedes AMG GT?

VW Arteon vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Arteon is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

AMG GT

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes AMG GT offers considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 496 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 1,000 Nm more.

Arteon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is moderately lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 183 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers considerably more boot space – 590 L compared to 321 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries clearly more – 569 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 354 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
-
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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