The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)
€ 82,600
€ 128,900
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,900
ⓘ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 V8.
Mercedes SL 300
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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 V8
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.4 %
General
Mercedes SL 300
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 300
Audi R8 Spyder V8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.949
Engine Code
DKAC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
228 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
221 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Performance
Mercedes SL 300
Audi R8 Spyder V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
17.55 lb/hp
9.02 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 300
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
25 mpg
16 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
534 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SL 300
534 mi
345 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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).
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
176.2 kWh
272.8 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 300
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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
