The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 209,000
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
€ 99,300
 Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) Mercedes SL 400
€ 209,000
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 plus is 20.5 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
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
1940
2037
1315
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
1877
2099
1940 mm
Width
1877 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1244 mm
Height
1315 mm
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
2650
4426
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
2585
4631
4426 mm
Length
4631 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 400
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2115 kg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.98 %
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

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
9-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
362 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
602 bhp
362 bhp
Mercedes SL 400
560 NM
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
560 NM
500 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

46 m
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 400

▶ REPLAY
2.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.79 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
2.94 kg/bhp
4.79 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
21 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
365 mi
Range
524 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
365 mi
524 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
257.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
309 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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