The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 163,800
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 150,100
 Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 600
€ 163,800
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 5.2 FSI is 13.2 cm shorter, 8.4 cm wider and 5.4 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 600.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
1244
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
1904
2029
1298
Blueprint Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
1820
2075
1904 mm
Width
1820 mm
2029 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1244 mm
Height
1298 mm
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
2650
4434
Blueprint Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
2560
4566
4434 mm
Length
4566 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
1800 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2320 kg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 kg
11.98 %
Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
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 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
V10 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 275.954
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
5204 CC
Engine Capacity
5513 CC
518 bhp
at 8000 rpm
Power
510 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
518 bhp
510 bhp
Mercedes SL 600
530 NM
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
830 NM
at 1900 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
530 NM
830 NM
Mercedes SL 600

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 600

▶ REPLAY
3.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.01 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
3.47 kg/bhp
4.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 600

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
20 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 600
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
358 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
358 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 600
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).
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 600
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
332 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
225 kg
Maximum Payload
275 kg
100 L
Boot Capacity
339 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data