The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)
€ 209,000
€ 213,000
€ 209,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 213,000
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
49
76.4
80.2
49.6
76.3
90.4
76.4 in
Width
76.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
49 in
Height
49.6 in
104.3
174.3
105.5
182.6
174.3 in
Length
182.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.97 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
4S
Generation
R197
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
CSPA, DKAA
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
602 hp
583 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
413 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
204 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
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6.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.56 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
6.48 lb/hp
6.56 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
17 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
365 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
365 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
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).
250.1 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
257.7 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
