The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
€ 209,000
€ 238,800
€ 209,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800
ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
49
76.4
80.2
51.8
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
104.3
174.3
101.8
181.8
174.3 in
Length
181.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.23 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
CSPA, DKAA
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
602 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
413 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
6.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
6.48 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
17 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
365 mi
Range
402 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
365 mi
402 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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).
219.8 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
257.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
