The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 209,000
€ 97,800
€ 209,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘ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 19.1 cm shorter, 6.3 cm wider and 7.1 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 400
1244
1940
2037
1315
1877
2099
1940 mm
Width
1877 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1244 mm
Height
1315 mm
2650
4426
2585
4617
4426 mm
Length
4617 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 400
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.26 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 400
4S
Generation
R231
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 400
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CSPA, DKAA
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5204 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
602 bhp
at 8250 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
602 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes SL 400
560 NM
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
560 NM
480 NM
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 400
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
46 m
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
▶ REPLAY
2.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.27 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
2.94 kg/bhp
5.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
21 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
365 mi
Range
553 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
365 mi
553 mi
Mercedes SL 400
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
257.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
504 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
