The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 117,600
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15) Audi R8 Coupé V8
€ 327,300
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 117,600
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 V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15)
75
79.9
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
75 in
Width
77.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
49.3 in
Height
51.6 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15)
104.3
174.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
174.8 in
Length
180.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.56 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

General

Audi R8 Coupé V8
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CNDA
Engine Code
M 275.983
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
424 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
317 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Performance

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
188 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé V8

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

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8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
8.5 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
17 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
11 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
328 mi
Range
345 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
328 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
269.1 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 V8
269.1 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Coupé V8
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