The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 179,000
€ 80,900
€ 179,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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 is 5.5 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 280.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 280
49
76.4
80.2
51.9
71.7
81.7
76.4 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
51.9 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
Mercedes SL 280
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.1 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 280
4S
Generation
R230
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
Mercedes SL 280
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CSPB
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
533 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 280
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
398 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 280
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 280
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
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7.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
7.42 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
18 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
388 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
388 mi
529 mi
Mercedes SL 280
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
242.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
