The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
€ 209,000
€ 493,900
€ 209,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 493,900
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
49
76.4
80.2
50.4
75.1
83
76.4 in
Width
75.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49 in
Height
50.4 in
104.3
174.3
106.3
183.3
174.3 in
Length
183.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.01 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
4S
Generation
C199
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
CSPA, DKAA
Engine Code
M 155.980
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
602 hp
617 hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
413 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
204 mph
Maximum Speed
206 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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6.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.52 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
6.48 lb/hp
6.52 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
17 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
365 mi
Range
416 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
365 mi
416 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
257.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
