The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)

€ 160,600
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) Mercedes SL 63 AMG
€ 156,400
 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 160,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 156,400

ⓘ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 63 AMG is 18.3 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 7.1 cm taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
1315
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
1877
2099
1244
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)
1904
2029
1877 mm
Width
1904 mm
2099 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2029 mm
1315 mm
Height
1244 mm
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
2585
4617
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)
2650
4434
4617 mm
Length
4434 mm
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
2180 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.71 %
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R231
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
V8 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.983
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
5204 CC
530 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
518 bhp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
530 bhp
518 bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
800 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
800 NM
530 NM
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
3.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3.48 kg/bhp
3.47 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
29 mpg
19 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
334 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
471 mi
334 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
282.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
187.5 kWh
282.3 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
335 kg
Maximum Payload
225 kg
504 L
Boot Capacity
100 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data