The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 82,600
€ 170,500
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 170,500
ⓘ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 300 is 5 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder V10.
Mercedes SL 300
Audi R8 Spyder V10
51.9
71.7
81.7
49
75
79.9
71.7 in
Width
75 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.9 in
Height
49 in
100.8
179.8
104.3
174.8
179.8 in
Length
174.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 300
Audi R8 Spyder V10
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
General
Mercedes SL 300
Audi R8 Spyder V10
R230
Generation
42
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 300
Audi R8 Spyder V10
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.949
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
228 hp
518 hp
Audi R8 Spyder V10
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
221 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Performance
Mercedes SL 300
Audi R8 Spyder V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V10
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17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
17.55 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 300
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
25 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V10
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
534 mi
Range
374 mi
Mercedes SL 300
534 mi
374 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
252 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
176.2 kWh
252 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 300
Audi R8 Spyder V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
