The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
€ 128,900
€ 195,200
€ 128,900
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 Audi R8 Spyder V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster.
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
49
75
79.9
49.6
76.3
90.4
75 in
Width
76.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
49 in
Height
49.6 in
104.3
174.8
105.5
182.6
174.8 in
Length
182.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
42
Generation
R197
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
DKAC
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
424 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
317 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
186 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
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9.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
9.02 lb/hp
6.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
16 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
345 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
345 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG 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).
250.1 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
272.8 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
