The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)

€ 163,800
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 161,500
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16) Mercedes SL 63 AMG
€ 163,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,500

ⓘ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 19.9 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 5.6 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
1244
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
1904
2029
1300
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)
1877
2099
1904 mm
Width
1877 mm
2029 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1244 mm
Height
1300 mm
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
2650
4434
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)
2585
4633
4434 mm
Length
4633 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
1800 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2180 kg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.44 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
42
Generation
R231
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
V10 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5204 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
518 bhp
at 8000 rpm
Power
577 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
518 bhp
577 bhp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
530 NM
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
900 NM
at 2250 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
530 NM
900 NM
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
3.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.2 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
3.47 kg/bhp
3.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
20 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
475 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
358 mi
475 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
185.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
225 kg
Maximum Payload
335 kg
100 L
Boot Capacity
504 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data