The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)

€ 177,500
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
€ 204,700
 Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
€ 177,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 204,700

ⓘ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, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT.
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
48.9
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
76
79.9
49.7
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)
76.3
90.4
76 in
Width
76.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
48.9 in
Height
49.7 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
104.3
174.8
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)
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 Coupé GT
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.47 %
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)

General

Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
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 Coupé GT
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
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
541 hp
583 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
398 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT

Performance

Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
197 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT

▶ REPLAY
6.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.41 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
6.81 lb/hp
6.41 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
18 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
361 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
361 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
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).
250.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
244.5 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
529 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data