The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWD S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 162,000

€ 158,000

€ 162,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 158,000
ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
51.2
73.9
82.6
48.9
76.4
80.2
73.9 in
Width
76.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.2 in
Height
48.9 in
101.8
182.4
104.3
174.4
182.4 in
Length
174.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.6 %

General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
R231
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.983
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
577 hp
533 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
200 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
▶ REPLAY
7.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.28 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
7.05 lb/hp
7.28 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
475 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
475 mi
380 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
185.7 kWh
248.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data