The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 97,800

€ 213,000

€ 97,800
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 400 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 400
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 400
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.26 %

General
Mercedes SL 400
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 400
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code
DMWA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
612 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
328 hp
612 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
354 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
6.38 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
32 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
24 mpg
city
12 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
553 mi
Range
374 mi
Mercedes SL 400
553 mi
374 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
252 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
138.2 kWh
252 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
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