The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 129,100
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 225,600
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600

ⓘ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 16.7 cm shorter, 8.4 cm wider and 5.1 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1244
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
1904
2029
1295
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
1820
2075
1904 mm
Width
1820 mm
2029 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1244 mm
Height
1295 mm
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
2650
4431
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
2560
4598
4431 mm
Length
4598 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1740 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2385 kg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
380 kg
17.92 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
42
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CNDA
Engine Code
M 275.981
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
424 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 bhp
604 bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
430 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
430 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
4.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.51 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
4.1 kg/bhp
3.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
21 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
368 mi
Range
355 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
368 mi
355 mi
Mercedes SL 65 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).
265.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
255.7 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
225 kg
Maximum Payload
265 kg
100 L
Boot Capacity
339 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data