The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 163,800
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 111,100
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 500
€ 163,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100

ⓘ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 5.2 FSI is 5.2 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 500
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
75
79.9
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 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
51.1 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
104.3
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
174.6 in
Length
179.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 500
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.77 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 500
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 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 500
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 273.965
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
518 hp
383 hp
Mercedes SL 500
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 500
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
7.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
7.66 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
358 mi
418 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
225.5 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 500
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