The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 209,000
€ 150,100
€ 209,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,100
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 600.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 600
49
76.4
80.2
51.1
71.7
81.7
76.4 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
51.1 in
104.3
174.3
100.8
179.8
174.3 in
Length
179.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 600
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
13.44 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 600
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 600
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CSPA, DKAA
Engine Code
M 275.954
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
602 hp
510 hp
Mercedes SL 600
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
413 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 600
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 600
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 600
▶ REPLAY
6.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
6.48 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
17 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 600
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
365 mi
Range
358 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
365 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 600
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).
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
257.7 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 600
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
