The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
€ 157,000
![Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_R8_4S_Spyder.png)
€ 195,200
![Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_SLS_R197.webp)
€ 157,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 195,200
ⓘ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 21.2 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 1.7 cm lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
1244
1940
2037
1261
1939
2297
1940 mm
Width
1939 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2297 mm
1244 mm
Height
1261 mm
2650
4426
2680
4638
4426 mm
Length
4638 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
![Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_R8_4S_Spyder.png)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.14 %
![Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLS_R197.png)
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
4S
Generation
R197
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
DKAB
Engine Code
M 159.980
![](graphbase/engines/Mercedes-Benz_M_159.png)
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5204 CC
Engine Capacity
6208 CC
533 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
563 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
533 bhp
563 bhp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
540 NM
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
650 NM
at 4750 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
540 NM
650 NM
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
198 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Audi_R8_4S_Spyder.png)
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Mercedes_SLS_R197.png)
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
▶ REPLAY
3.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.08 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
3.29 kg/bhp
3.08 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
22 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
30 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
395 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
395 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG 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).
250.1 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
238.7 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
308 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
225 kg
Maximum Payload
225 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
176 L
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![](graphbase/koffer/KS.png)
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data