The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 (06 - 09)

€ 111,100
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 500
€ 181,500
 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 (06 - 09) Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 181,500

ⓘ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 10.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10.
Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
45.9
Blueprint Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 (06 - 09)
74.8
82.7
71.7 in
Width
74.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
51.1 in
Height
45.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 (06 - 09)
100.8
169.3
179.8 in
Length
169.3 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.87 %
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 (06 - 09)

General

Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
R230
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 500
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 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 L / 245 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
383 hp
513 hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
391 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10

Performance

Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.07 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
10.99 lb/hp
7.07 lb/hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
20 mpg
14 mpg
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
13 mpg
city
9 mpg
28 mpg
highway
19 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes SL 500
418 mi
329 mi
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 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).
322 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
225.5 kWh
322 kWh
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
644 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data