The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 327,300
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 177,500
 Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 177,500

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
48.9
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
76
79.9
77.2 in
Width
76 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.6 in
Height
48.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
104.3
174.8
180.7 in
Length
174.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.7 %
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code
CTPA
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
541 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
541 hp
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
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 V10 plus

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
199 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus

▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.81 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
6.81 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
361 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
361 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
244.5 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
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