The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 500 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
€ 123,100
 Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) Mercedes SL 500
€ 209,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100

ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 500
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
76.4
80.2
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
73.9
82.6
76.4 in
Width
73.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
104.3
174.3
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
174.3 in
Length
182.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 500
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 500
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 plus
Mercedes SL 500
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CSPA, DKAA
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
602 hp
450 hp
Mercedes SL 500
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 500
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
6.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
6.48 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
17 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
365 mi
Range
449 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
365 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
170.4 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
257.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data