The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 87,500
€ 179,000
€ 87,500
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 350 Sportmotor is 5.4 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10.
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
51.9
71.7
81.7
48.9
76.4
80.2
71.7 in
Width
76.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.9 in
Height
48.9 in
100.8
179.8
104.3
174.4
179.8 in
Length
174.4 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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 350 Sportmotor
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 272.968
Engine Code
DKAC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
562 hp
at 8100 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
312 hp
562 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Performance
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
200 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
12.89 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
24 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
502 mi
Range
382 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
502 mi
382 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
187.5 kWh
246.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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
