The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)

€ 225,600
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 163,800
 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 225,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 163,800

ⓘ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 65 AMG is 16.4 cm longer, 8.4 cm narrower and 5.1 cm taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
1295
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
1820
2075
1244
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
1904
2029
1820 mm
Width
1904 mm
2075 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2029 mm
1295 mm
Height
1244 mm
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
2560
4598
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
2650
4434
4598 mm
Length
4434 mm
2560 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
1800 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2025 kg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
320 kg
15.09 %
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R230
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.981
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
5204 CC
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
518 bhp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 bhp
518 bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1000 NM
530 NM
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
3.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3.51 kg/bhp
3.47 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
20 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
358 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
358 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 kg
Maximum Payload
225 kg
339 L
Boot Capacity
100 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data