The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 160,600
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) Mercedes SL 63 AMG
€ 170,500
 Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi R8 Spyder V10
€ 160,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 170,500

ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder V10.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder V10
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
73.9
82.6
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (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 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
104.3
174.8
181.8 in
Length
174.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder V10
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.35 %
Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder V10
R231
Generation
42
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 V10
V8 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.983
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
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
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
530 hp
518 hp
Audi R8 Spyder V10
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder V10

Performance

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder V10

▶ REPLAY
7.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
7.68 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V10

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V10
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
374 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
471 mi
374 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V10
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).
252 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
187.5 kWh
252 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data