The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)
€ 327,300
€ 144,000
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 144,000
ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
51.6
77.2
85
48.8
76.4
80.2
77.2 in
Width
76.4 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.6 in
Height
48.8 in
100.8
180.7
104.3
174.3
180.7 in
Length
174.3 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.96 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
R230
Generation
4S
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code
DKAB
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
533 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
199 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.89 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
6.89 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
19 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
345 mi
Range
416 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
416 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
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).
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).
235 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
235 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
