The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 207,800
€ 149,000
€ 207,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
49
75
79.9
51
71.7
81.7
75 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
51 in
104.3
174.6
100.8
181
174.6 in
Length
181 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3781 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
12.94 %
General
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
42
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
CMPA
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
552 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
552 hp
518 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
398 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
6.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
6.85 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
350 mi
Range
358 mi
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
350 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
269.1 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
