The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 213,000

€ 149,000

€ 213,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,000
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
48.9
76.4
80.2
51
71.7
81.7
76.4 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
48.9 in
Height
51 in
104.3
174.4
100.8
181
174.4 in
Length
181 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.15 %

General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
4S
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
DMWA
Engine Code
M 156.984

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
612 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
612 hp
518 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
428 lb‑ft
at 6600 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
428 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
6.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
6.38 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
18 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
374 mi
Range
358 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
374 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
252 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
484 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data