Porsche 918 Spyder vs Mercedes-AMG ONE
Compare the Porsche 918 Spyder vs Mercedes-AMG ONE. The Porsche 918 Spyder is £1,620,000 cheaper. The Porsche 918 Spyder is 0.4s quicker to 60mph. The Porsche 918 Spyder is more fuel efficient. Full performance, cost & ownership breakdown.
The Porsche 918 Spyder is priced from £1,400,000, powered by a 4.6L V8 Hybrid, producing 887 hp, with 1,280 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 2.5s, a top speed of 214 mph, sent to the road via all-wheel drive. The Mercedes-AMG ONE is priced from £3,500,000, powered by a 1.6L V6 Hybrid, producing 1,049 hp, with 900 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 2.9s, a top speed of 219 mph, sent to the road via all-wheel drive.
The Porsche 918 Spyder offers a 115-litre boot, runs on petrol hybrid, returns around 94 MPGe, is covered by a 2yr unlimited warranty. The Mercedes-AMG ONE offers a 130-litre boot, runs on petrol hybrid, returns around 45 mpg, is covered by a 2yr unlimited warranty.
On cost of ownership, the Porsche 918 Spyder is £1,620,000 cheaper than its rival, the Porsche 918 Spyder costs less in annual maintenance (£4,000 versus £8,000), the Porsche 918 Spyder is the more fuel-efficient choice, a full tank costs around £80 for the Porsche 918 Spyder and £60 for the Mercedes-AMG ONE.
Driving Character: Porsche 918 Spyder vs Mercedes-AMG ONE
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Porsche 918 Spyder — 887hp 4.6L V8 Hybrid; AWD delivers strong, purposeful performance; the Mercedes-AMG ONE — F1-derived 1.6L V6 hybrid; 1,049hp with race-car-derived downforce on road. Characteristic of the Porsche 918 Spyder: AWD configuration shapes handling balance and traction character. For the Mercedes-AMG ONE: Active aerodynamics with DRS-equivalent on the road; unique in production. In outright terms it is 887 hp against 1049 — a 162 hp gap — and the Porsche 918 Spyder reaches 60 mph 0.4s sooner.
Interior & Cabin: Porsche 918 Spyder vs Mercedes-AMG ONE
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Porsche 918 Spyder — Porsche interior quality standards applied; driver-focused layout; the Mercedes-AMG ONE — Track-derived ergonomics with some GT-level comfort inclusions. Characteristic of the Porsche 918 Spyder: Porsche materials and design language carried through comprehensively. For the Mercedes-AMG ONE: Custom HMI and instrumentation; the most technically advanced AMG interior.
Daily Usability: Porsche 918 Spyder vs Mercedes-AMG ONE
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Porsche 918 Spyder — Performance character adapted for road-legal everyday use; the Mercedes-AMG ONE — EV-only mode for low-speed city running on hybrid system. Characteristic of the Porsche 918 Spyder: Porsche provides good service and support infrastructure. For the Mercedes-AMG ONE: More usable than early versions indicated; AMG refined over development. that means 115 litres of boot space against 130, and everyday running costs that favour the Porsche 918 Spyder at the pumps.
Ownership: Porsche 918 Spyder vs Mercedes-AMG ONE
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Porsche 918 Spyder — Porsche dealer network supports this model comprehensively; the Mercedes-AMG ONE — Limited to 275 units; among the most significant AMG products ever built. Characteristic of the Porsche 918 Spyder: Residuals reflect market desirability and production volume. For the Mercedes-AMG ONE: Mercedes Benz Manufaktur provides dedicated AMG ONE ownership support. On the wallet the two diverge at £1,400,000 versus £3,500,000 — a £2,100,000 difference, with annual maintenance of £4,000 against £8,000.