The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 123,100
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) Mercedes SL 500
€ 179,000
 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
€ 123,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 179,000

ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10.
Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
73.9
82.6
48.9
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
76.4
80.2
73.9 in
Width
76.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.8 in
Height
48.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
104.3
174.4
182.3 in
Length
174.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.64 %
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
R231
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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
DKAC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
562 hp
at 8100 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
450 hp
562 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
516 lb‑ft
413 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
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 500
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
26 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
382 mi
Mercedes SL 500
449 mi
382 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
170.4 kWh
246.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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