The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)

€ 327,300
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 117,000
 Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
75
79.9
77.2 in
Width
75 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.6 in
Height
49.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
180.7 in
Length
174.4 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.3 %
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R230
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code
CNDA
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
199 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
350 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
272.8 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 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
252 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data