The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 157,000
€ 225,600
€ 157,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600
ⓘ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 6.8 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
49
76.4
80.2
51
71.7
81.7
76.4 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
51 in
104.3
174.3
100.8
181
174.3 in
Length
181 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
17.22 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
4S
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-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 275
DKAB
Engine Code
M 275.981
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
533 hp
604 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 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
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
7.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
7.26 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
19 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
395 mi
Range
355 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
395 mi
355 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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).
265.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
238.7 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
