The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 128,900
€ 95,900
€ 128,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,900
ⓘ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 V8 is 17.7 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 7.1 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 350.
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 350
1244
1904
2029
1315
1877
2099
1904 mm
Width
1877 mm
2029 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1244 mm
Height
1315 mm
2650
4440
2585
4617
4440 mm
Length
4617 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 350
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2065 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.88 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 350
42
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 350
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
DKAC
Engine Code
M 276.954
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
424 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
424 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes SL 350
430 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
430 NM
370 NM
Mercedes SL 350
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 350
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350
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4.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.58 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
4.09 kg/bhp
5.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
20 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
345 mi
Range
594 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
345 mi
594 mi
Mercedes SL 350
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
272.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
337 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
225 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
100 L
Boot Capacity
504 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
