The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 209,000
€ 87,500
€ 209,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 plus is 14 cm shorter, 12 cm wider and 7.3 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
1244
1940
2037
1317
1820
2075
1940 mm
Width
1820 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1244 mm
Height
1317 mm
2650
4426
2560
4566
4426 mm
Length
4566 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.01 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
4S
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CSPA, DKAA
Engine Code
M 272.968
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5204 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
602 bhp
at 8250 rpm
Power
312 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
602 bhp
312 bhp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
560 NM
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 4900 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
560 NM
360 NM
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
46 m
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
▶ REPLAY
2.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
2.94 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
21 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
365 mi
Range
502 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
365 mi
502 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
257.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
309 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
236 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 kg
Maximum Payload
295 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
339 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
