The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 163,800
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 225,600
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 163,800
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 5.2 FSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
75
79.9
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (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 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
104.3
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
100.8
181
174.6 in
Length
181 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
15.08 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 275.981
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
518 hp
604 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
7.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
7.66 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
355 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
358 mi
355 mi
Mercedes SL 65 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).
265.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data