The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 157,000
€ 111,100
€ 157,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 500
49
76.4
80.2
51.1
71.7
81.7
76.4 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
51.1 in
104.3
174.3
100.8
179.8
174.3 in
Length
179.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 500
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.12 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 500
4S
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 500
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
DKAB
Engine Code
M 273.965
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
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
533 hp
383 hp
Mercedes SL 500
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
398 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 500
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
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7.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
7.26 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
19 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
395 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
395 mi
418 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
225.5 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
238.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
