The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 129,100
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 80,900
 Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 280
€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900

ⓘ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 280.
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 280
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
75
79.9
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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 R-tronic (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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 280
3836 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.12 %
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 280
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 280
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CNDA
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 280
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 280

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 280
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 280

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
9.05 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
368 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
368 mi
529 mi
Mercedes SL 280
Environmental Impact
255.7 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
255.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 280
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