The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 (06 - 09)
€ 87,500

€ 181,500

€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 181,500
ⓘ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 350 Sportmotor is 10.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10.
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
51.9
71.7
81.7
45.9
74.8
82.7
71.7 in
Width
74.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
51.9 in
Height
45.9 in
100.8
179.8
100.8
169.3
179.8 in
Length
169.3 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.87 %

General
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
R230
Generation
140
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 Sportmotor
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 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

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
312 hp
513 hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Performance
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.07 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
12.89 lb/hp
7.07 lb/hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
24 mpg
14 mpg
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
16 mpg
city
9 mpg
32 mpg
highway
19 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
502 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
502 mi
329 mi
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 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).
322 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
187.5 kWh
322 kWh
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data