The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 225,600
€ 213,000
€ 225,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 213,000
ⓘ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 65 AMG is 6.7 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
51
71.7
81.7
48.9
76.4
80.2
71.7 in
Width
76.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51 in
Height
48.9 in
100.8
181
104.3
174.4
181 in
Length
174.4 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
16.52 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
R230
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.981
Engine Code
DMWA
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
612 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 hp
612 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
▶ REPLAY
7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
6.38 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
355 mi
Range
374 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
374 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
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).
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
265.2 kWh
252 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
