The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
€ 128,900
€ 493,900
€ 128,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 493,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi R8 Spyder V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 21.6 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
1244
1904
2029
1281
1908
2108
1904 mm
Width
1908 mm
2029 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2108 mm
1244 mm
Height
1281 mm
2650
4440
2700
4656
4440 mm
Length
4656 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
4.93 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
42
Generation
C199
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
DKAC
Engine Code
M 155.980
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
5439 CC
424 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
617 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
424 bhp
617 bhp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
430 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
780 NM
at 3250 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
430 NM
780 NM
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
186 mph
Maximum Speed
206 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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4.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
2.96 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
4.09 kg/bhp
2.96 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
20 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
26 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
97 L
345 mi
Range
416 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
345 mi
416 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
272.8 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
337 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
225 kg
Maximum Payload
155 kg
100 L
Boot Capacity
204 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
