The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 E-Gear (06 - 09)
€ 97,800
€ 191,000
€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 191,000
ⓘ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 12.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10.
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
51.8
73.9
82.6
45.9
74.8
85.6
73.9 in
Width
74.8 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.6 in
51.8 in
Height
45.9 in
101.8
181.8
100.8
169.3
181.8 in
Length
169.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.9 %
General
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
R231
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 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
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
328 hp
513 hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
354 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.07 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
7.07 lb/hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
32 mpg
14 mpg
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
24 mpg
city
9 mpg
40 mpg
highway
19 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
553 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes SL 400
553 mi
329 mi
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 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).
322 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
138.2 kWh
322 kWh
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
