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
€ 195,200
€ 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 8.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
49
76.4
80.2
49.6
76.3
90.4
76.4 in
Width
76.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
49 in
Height
49.6 in
104.3
174.3
105.5
182.6
174.3 in
Length
182.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.14 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
4S
Generation
R197
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
DKAB
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
533 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
398 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
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
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
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7.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
7.26 lb/hp
6.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
19 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
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
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
