The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16) vs. Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12)
€ 161,500

€ 207,800

€ 161,500
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 63 AMG is 19.9 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 5.6 cm taller than the Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
1300
1877
2099
1244
1904
2029
1877 mm
Width
1904 mm
2099 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2029 mm
1300 mm
Height
1244 mm
2585
4633
2650
4434
4633 mm
Length
4434 mm
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1715 kg
2180 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.05 %

General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 GT 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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 GT 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
CMPA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
5204 CC
577 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
552 bhp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
577 bhp
552 bhp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
900 NM
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
900 NM
540 NM
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec

Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
3.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.11 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3.2 kg/bhp
3.11 kg/bhp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
29 mpg
20 mpg
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
475 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
475 mi
350 mi
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
185.7 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 63 AMG
185.7 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 GT 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