The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
€ 111,100
€ 163,800
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 163,800
ⓘ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 500 is 5.2 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI.
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
51.1
71.7
81.7
49
75
79.9
71.7 in
Width
75 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.1 in
Height
49 in
100.8
179.8
104.3
174.6
179.8 in
Length
174.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.77 %
General
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R230
Generation
42
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 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.965
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
383 hp
518 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
391 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.66 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
10.99 lb/hp
7.66 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
20 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
418 mi
Range
358 mi
Mercedes SL 500
418 mi
358 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
225.5 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
