The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)

€ 129,100
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 149,000
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) Mercedes SL 63 AMG
€ 129,100
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 Spyder 4.2 FSI is 6.6 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
75
79.9
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
75 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
51 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
100.8
181
174.4 in
Length
181 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3836 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.67 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 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 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
CNDA
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 hp
518 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
9.05 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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 63 AMG
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 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 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