The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12)
€ 150,100
€ 207,800
€ 150,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 207,800
ⓘ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 600 is 5.2 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI.
Mercedes SL 600
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
51.1
71.7
81.7
49
75
79.9
71.7 in
Width
75 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.1 in
Height
49 in
100.8
179.8
104.3
174.6
179.8 in
Length
174.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 600
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
16.15 %
General
Mercedes SL 600
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
R230
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SL 600
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.954
Engine Code
CMPA
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 600
510 hp
552 hp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 600
612 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes SL 600
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 600
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
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8.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 600
8.84 lb/hp
6.85 lb/hp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 600
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 600
17 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
358 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes SL 600
358 mi
350 mi
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
269.1 kWh
Mercedes SL 600
263.3 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 600
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
