The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)

€ 120,000
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SL 500
€ 128,900
 Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15) Audi R8 Spyder V8
€ 120,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,900

ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder V8.
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder V8
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
73.9
82.6
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)
75
79.9
73.9 in
Width
75 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.8 in
Height
49 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)
104.3
174.8
181.8 in
Length
174.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder V8
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder V8
R231
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder V8
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.927
Engine Code
DKAC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
429 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder V8

Performance

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder V8

▶ REPLAY
9.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
9.17 lb/hp
9.02 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
26 mpg
16 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SL 500
439 mi
345 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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).
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
174.3 kWh
272.8 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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