The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)

€ 163,800
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 195,200
 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
€ 163,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 195,200

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
75
79.9
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
76.3
90.4
75 in
Width
76.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
49 in
Height
49.6 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
104.3
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
105.5
182.6
174.6 in
Length
182.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.6 %
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
42
Generation
R197
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
518 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
194 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

▶ REPLAY
7.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
7.66 lb/hp
6.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
358 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG 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).
250.1 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data