The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWD S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 111,100
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 500
€ 158,000
 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWD S tronic (19 - ..) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 158,000

ⓘ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 500 is 5.4 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10.
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
48.9
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWD S tronic (19 - ..)
76.4
80.2
71.7 in
Width
76.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.1 in
Height
48.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWD S tronic (19 - ..)
104.3
174.4
179.8 in
Length
174.4 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.86 %
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWD S tronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
R230
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.965
Engine Code
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
533 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
383 hp
533 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
391 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

Performance

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
200 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.28 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
10.99 lb/hp
7.28 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
20 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SL 500
418 mi
380 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
225.5 kWh
248.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data