The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 95,900
€ 213,000
€ 95,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 213,000
ⓘ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 350 is 7.4 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance.
Mercedes SL 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
51.8
73.9
82.6
48.9
76.4
80.2
73.9 in
Width
76.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.8 in
Height
48.9 in
101.8
181.8
104.3
174.4
181.8 in
Length
174.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.79 %
General
Mercedes SL 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
R231
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 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.954
Engine Code
DMWA
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
612 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
302 hp
612 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
273 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Performance
Mercedes SL 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
▶ REPLAY
12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350
12.3 lb/hp
6.38 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
35 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
594 mi
Range
374 mi
Mercedes SL 350
594 mi
374 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
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).
252 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
128.7 kWh
252 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 350
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
