The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 160,600
€ 209,000
€ 160,600
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 63 AMG 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 63 AMG
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 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.06 %
General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
R231
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium 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 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.983
Engine Code
CSPA, DKAA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
530 hp
602 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
155 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
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7.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
7.68 lb/hp
6.48 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
471 mi
Range
365 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
471 mi
365 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
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).
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 63 AMG
187.5 kWh
257.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
