The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive SPEEDSHIFT DCT (13 - 14)
€ 117,600
€ 416,500
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 416,500
ⓘ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 7.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive.
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
49.3
75
79.9
49.7
76.3
90.4
75 in
Width
76.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
49.3 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 V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.53 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
42
Generation
C197
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
CNDA
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
8
Cylinders
0
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
741 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
424 hp
741 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
317 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
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8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.04 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
8.5 lb/hp
5.04 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 kWh✽
( 86 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi R8 Coupé V8
17 mpg
86 MPGe
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
11 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
328 mi
Range
155 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
328 mi
155 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
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).
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).
78.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
269.1 kWh
78.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé electric drive
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
