The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
€ 133,800
€ 240,200
€ 133,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200
ⓘ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 19.3 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 5.6 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1244
1904
2029
1300
1877
2099
1904 mm
Width
1877 mm
2029 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1244 mm
Height
1300 mm
2650
4440
2585
4633
4440 mm
Length
4633 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1760 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2210 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
9.74 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
42
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
DKAC
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
424 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
424 bhp
621 bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
430 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
430 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
4.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.14 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
4.15 kg/bhp
3.14 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
22 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
395 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
395 mi
391 mi
Mercedes SL 65 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).
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).
225.5 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
238.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
225 kg
Maximum Payload
260 kg
100 L
Boot Capacity
504 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
