The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 153,000
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
€ 327,300
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 153,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
76
79.9
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
76 in
Width
77.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
49.3 in
Height
51.6 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
104.3
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
174.6 in
Length
180.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.1 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

General

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
42
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 275.983
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
518 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Performance

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
196 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

▶ REPLAY
7.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
7.24 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
11 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
345 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
402 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
272.8 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data