The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)

€ 133,800
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi R8 Spyder V8
€ 163,000
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19) Mercedes SL 63 AMG
€ 133,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 163,000

ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
75
79.9
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)
73.9
82.6
75 in
Width
73.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
104.3
174.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)
101.8
182.4
174.8 in
Length
182.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3880 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.6 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)

General

Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
42
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
DKAC
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
424 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
317 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Performance

Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder V8

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
9.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.23 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
9.15 lb/hp
7.23 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
19 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
398 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
395 mi
398 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
221.6 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
238.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data