The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)

€ 179,000
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
€ 160,600
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) Mercedes SL 63 AMG
€ 179,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 160,600

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
48.9
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
76.4
80.2
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
73.9
82.6
76.4 in
Width
73.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
48.9 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
101.8
181.8
174.4 in
Length
181.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.08 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)

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 tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
DKAC
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
562 hp
at 8100 rpm
Power
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
562 hp
530 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
413 lb‑ft
at 6300 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
413 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
200 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.68 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
7.16 lb/hp
7.68 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
24 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
18 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
382 mi
471 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
246.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
484 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

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