The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 170,500
€ 82,600
€ 170,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 V10 is 5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 300.
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Mercedes SL 300
49
75
79.9
51.9
71.7
81.7
75 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
51.9 in
104.3
174.8
100.8
179.8
174.8 in
Length
179.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Mercedes SL 300
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Mercedes SL 300
42
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Mercedes SL 300
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V10
518 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 300
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V10
391 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 300
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Mercedes SL 300
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
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7.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V10
7.75 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V10
18 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
374 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V10
374 mi
534 mi
Mercedes SL 300
Environmental Impact
252 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).
176.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V10
252 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Mercedes SL 300
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
