The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 95,900
€ 156,400
€ 95,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 156,400
ⓘ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 350 is 7.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI.
Mercedes SL 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
51.8
73.9
82.6
49
75
79.9
73.9 in
Width
75 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.8 in
Height
49 in
101.8
181.8
104.3
174.6
181.8 in
Length
174.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.14 %
General
Mercedes SL 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R231
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 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.954
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
302 hp
518 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
273 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes SL 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
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12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350
12.3 lb/hp
7.64 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
35 mpg
16 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
25 mpg
city
10 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
594 mi
Range
334 mi
Mercedes SL 350
594 mi
334 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
282.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
128.7 kWh
282.3 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
573 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
