The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
€ 157,000
€ 517,700
€ 157,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 517,700
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
49
76.4
80.2
50
75.1
83
76.4 in
Width
75.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49 in
Height
50 in
104.3
174.3
106.3
183.3
174.3 in
Length
183.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3926 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.45 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
4S
Generation
C199
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
DKAB
Engine Code
M 155.980
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
533 hp
617 hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
398 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
198 mph
Maximum Speed
208 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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7.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
7.26 lb/hp
6.36 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
19 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
395 mi
Range
416 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
395 mi
416 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
238.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
439 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
