The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12)
€ 99,300

€ 207,800

€ 99,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 207,800
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI.
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
51.8
73.9
82.6
49
75
79.9
73.9 in
Width
75 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.8 in
Height
49 in
101.8
182.3
104.3
174.6
182.3 in
Length
174.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.15 %

General
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
R231
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code
CMPA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
362 hp
552 hp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
10.57 lb/hp
6.85 lb/hp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
31 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
524 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes SL 400
524 mi
350 mi
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
269.1 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
145.8 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data