The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 213,000
€ 99,300
€ 213,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,300
ⓘ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 V10 performance is 8 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 400
48.9
76.4
80.2
51.8
73.9
82.6
76.4 in
Width
73.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
48.9 in
Height
51.8 in
104.3
174.4
101.8
182.3
174.4 in
Length
182.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 400
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.97 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 400
4S
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 400
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
DMWA
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
612 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
612 hp
362 hp
Mercedes SL 400
428 lb‑ft
at 6600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
428 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 400
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
▶ REPLAY
6.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
6.38 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
18 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
374 mi
Range
524 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
374 mi
524 mi
Mercedes SL 400
Environmental Impact
252 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
252 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
484 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
