The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 123,200
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 87,500
 Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
€ 123,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500

ⓘ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 Spyder 4.2 FSI is 5.3 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor.
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
75
79.9
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
75 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
51.9 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
174.4 in
Length
179.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.92 %
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
42
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CNDA
Engine Code
M 272.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 hp
312 hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor

▶ REPLAY
9.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
9.02 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
16 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
11 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
502 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
345 mi
502 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
272.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data