The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 129,100
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 150,100
 Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 600
€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,100

ⓘ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 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 600.
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
75
79.9
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
75 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
51.1 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (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 600
3836 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
14.91 %
Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
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 275.954
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 hp
510 hp
Mercedes SL 600
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 600

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 600

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
9.05 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 600

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 600
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
368 mi
Range
358 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
368 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 600
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).
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
255.7 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 600
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data