The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 196,000
€ 327,300
€ 196,000
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 V10 plus is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
48.8
76.4
80.2
51.6
77.2
85
76.4 in
Width
77.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
48.8 in
Height
51.6 in
104.3
174.3
100.8
180.7
174.3 in
Length
180.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3649 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.5 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
4S
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CSPA, DKAA
Engine Code
M 275.983
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
602 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
413 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
205 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
▶ REPLAY
6.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
6.06 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
18 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
339 mi
Range
345 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
339 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
272.8 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
253.8 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
