The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13)
€ 177,500
€ 249,900
€ 177,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 249,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
48.9
76
79.9
49.7
77.4
90.4
76 in
Width
77.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
48.9 in
Height
49.7 in
104.3
174.8
105.5
182.6
174.8 in
Length
182.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.69 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
42
Generation
C197
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
CTPA
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
541 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
622 hp
at 7400 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
541 hp
622 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
468 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
398 lb‑ft
468 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
197 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
▶ REPLAY
6.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.76 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
6.81 lb/hp
5.76 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
18 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
361 mi
Range
385 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
361 mi
385 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
259.6 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
244.5 kWh
259.6 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
683 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
