The Comparative Analysis :
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
€ 181,500
€ 238,800
€ 181,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800
ⓘ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 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 is 12.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
45.9
74.8
82.7
51.8
73.9
82.6
74.8 in
Width
73.9 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
45.9 in
Height
51.8 in
100.8
169.3
101.8
181.8
169.3 in
Length
181.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
15.63 %
General
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
140
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
513 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
513 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
376 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
376 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
7.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
7.07 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
14 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
9 mpg
city
14 mpg
19 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
329 mi
Range
402 mi
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
329 mi
402 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Environmental Impact
322 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).
219.8 kWh
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
322 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
342 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
3.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
