The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 97,800
€ 179,000
€ 97,800
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 400 is 7.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10.
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
51.8
73.9
82.6
49
76.4
80.2
73.9 in
Width
76.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.8 in
Height
49 in
101.8
181.8
104.3
174.3
181.8 in
Length
174.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.61 %
General
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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
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
CSPB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
328 hp
533 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
354 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.42 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
7.42 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
32 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
24 mpg
city
12 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
553 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes SL 400
553 mi
388 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
138.2 kWh
242.5 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
