The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)

€ 163,800
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 517,700
 Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 163,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 517,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
75
79.9
50
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
75.1
83
75 in
Width
75.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49 in
Height
50 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
104.3
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
106.3
183.3
174.6 in
Length
183.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3926 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.06 %
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
42
Generation
C199
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 155.980
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
518 hp
617 hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
194 mph
Maximum Speed
208 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

▶ REPLAY
7.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
7.66 lb/hp
6.36 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
416 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
358 mi
416 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
439 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data