The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)

€ 179,000
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
€ 213,000
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
€ 179,000
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 is 8.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
48.9
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
76.4
80.2
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)
76.3
90.4
76.4 in
Width
76.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
48.9 in
Height
49.6 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)
105.5
182.6
174.4 in
Length
182.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.92 %
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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
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
DKAC
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
562 hp
at 8100 rpm
Power
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
562 hp
583 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
413 lb‑ft
at 6300 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
413 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
200 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT

 REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.56 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
7.16 lb/hp
6.56 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
18 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
382 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
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).
250.1 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
246.2 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
484 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data