The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09)
€ 116,500
€ 452,200
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 452,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
49.3
75
79.9
49.6
75.1
83
75 in
Width
75.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.3 in
Height
49.6 in
104.3
174.4
106.3
183.3
174.4 in
Length
183.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.23 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
42
Generation
C199
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
BYH
Engine Code
M 155.980
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
414 hp
617 hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
187 mph
Maximum Speed
208 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
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8.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.32 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.73 lb/hp
6.32 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
18 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
350 mi
Range
416 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
350 mi
416 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Environmental Impact
252 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
274.7 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
252 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
512 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
379 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
