The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 128,900
€ 225,600
€ 128,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600
ⓘ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 V8 is 6.2 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
49
75
79.9
51
71.7
81.7
75 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49 in
Height
51 in
104.3
174.8
100.8
181
174.8 in
Length
181 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
849 lb
18.17 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
42
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
DKAC
Engine Code
M 275.981
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
424 hp
604 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
317 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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9.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
9.02 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
16 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
345 mi
Range
355 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
345 mi
355 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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).
265.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
272.8 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
