The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)
€ 133,800

€ 213,000

€ 133,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 213,000
ⓘ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 19.8 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT.
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
1244
1904
2029
1261
1939
2297
1904 mm
Width
1939 mm
2029 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2297 mm
1244 mm
Height
1261 mm
2650
4440
2680
4638
4440 mm
Length
4638 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
1760 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.42 %

General
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
42
Generation
R197
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
DKAC
Engine Code
M 159.980

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
6208 CC
424 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
583 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
424 bhp
583 bhp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
430 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
650 NM
at 4750 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder V8
430 NM
650 NM
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
186 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
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4.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
2.98 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
4.15 kg/bhp
2.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
22 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
30 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
395 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
395 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
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).
250.1 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
238.7 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
308 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
225 kg
Maximum Payload
225 kg
100 L
Boot Capacity
176 L





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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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