The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4 (09 - 13)
€ 97,800
€ 195,300
€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 195,300
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4.
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
51.8
73.9
82.6
46.6
74.8
82.7
73.9 in
Width
74.8 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
51.8 in
Height
46.6 in
101.8
181.8
100.8
171.1
181.8 in
Length
171.1 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.06 %
General
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
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
5.2 L / 254 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
328 hp
552 hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
354 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
201 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.49 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
6.49 lb/hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
32 mpg
16 mpg
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
24 mpg
city
10 mpg
40 mpg
highway
23 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
553 mi
Range
336 mi
Mercedes SL 400
553 mi
336 mi
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
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).
280.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
138.2 kWh
280.3 kWh
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
570 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
