The Comparative Analysis :
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4 (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 195,300

€ 82,600

€ 195,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 LP560-4 is 8.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 300.
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
Mercedes SL 300
46.6
74.8
82.7
51.9
71.7
81.7
74.8 in
Width
71.7 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
46.6 in
Height
51.9 in
100.8
171.1
100.8
179.8
171.1 in
Length
179.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
Mercedes SL 300
3583 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.47 %

General
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
Mercedes SL 300
140
Generation
R230
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 LP560-4
Mercedes SL 300
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.949

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
552 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
552 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 300
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
398 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 300
Performance
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
Mercedes SL 300
201 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 300
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6.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
6.49 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
16 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
10 mpg
city
17 mpg
23 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
336 mi
Range
534 mi
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
336 mi
534 mi
Mercedes SL 300
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
176.2 kWh
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
280.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
570 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
Mercedes SL 300
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
3.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data