The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)
€ 179,000
€ 163,000
€ 179,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 163,000
ⓘ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 is 8.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
49
76.4
80.2
51.2
73.9
82.6
76.4 in
Width
73.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49 in
Height
51.2 in
104.3
174.3
101.8
182.4
174.3 in
Length
182.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
4S
Generation
R231
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CSPB
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
533 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
398 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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7.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.23 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
7.42 lb/hp
7.23 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
18 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
388 mi
Range
398 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
388 mi
398 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
221.6 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
242.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
