The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 120,000
€ 209,000
€ 120,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 209,000
ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus.
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
51.8
73.9
82.6
49
76.4
80.2
73.9 in
Width
76.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.8 in
Height
49 in
101.8
181.8
104.3
174.3
181.8 in
Length
174.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.84 %
General
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
R231
Generation
4S
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.927
Engine Code
CSPA, DKAA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
429 hp
602 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
516 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Performance
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
155 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
▶ REPLAY
9.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
9.17 lb/hp
6.48 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
26 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
439 mi
Range
365 mi
Mercedes SL 500
439 mi
365 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
257.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
174.3 kWh
257.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
