The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 80,900
€ 179,000
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 179,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 280 is 5.5 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10.
Mercedes SL 280
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
51.9
71.7
81.7
49
76.4
80.2
71.7 in
Width
76.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.9 in
Height
49 in
100.8
179.8
104.3
174.3
179.8 in
Length
174.3 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 280
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.1 %
General
Mercedes SL 280
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
R230
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 280
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.949
Engine Code
CSPB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
228 hp
533 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
221 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Performance
Mercedes SL 280
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.42 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
17.55 lb/hp
7.42 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 280
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
25 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
529 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes SL 280
529 mi
388 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
178.2 kWh
242.5 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 280
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
