The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWD S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

€ 158,000
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWD S tronic (19 - ..) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
€ 240,200
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 158,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
48.9
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWD S tronic (19 - ..)
76.4
80.2
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
73.9
82.6
76.4 in
Width
73.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
48.9 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWD S tronic (19 - ..)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
101.8
182.4
174.4 in
Length
182.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3880 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWD S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.75 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

General

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
4S
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
533 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
533 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
398 lb‑ft
at 6400 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
398 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
200 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
7.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
7.28 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
18 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
380 mi
391 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
225.5 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
248.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
494 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
518 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data