The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 179,000
€ 97,800
€ 179,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘ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 is 7.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 400
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
Mercedes SL 400
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.61 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 400
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
Mercedes SL 400
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CSPB
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
533 hp
328 hp
Mercedes SL 400
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
398 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 400
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
▶ REPLAY
7.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
7.42 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
18 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
12 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
388 mi
Range
553 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
388 mi
553 mi
Mercedes SL 400
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
242.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
