The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12)

€ 238,800
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 207,800
 Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12) Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 207,800

ⓘ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 18.3 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 7.1 cm taller than the Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
1315
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
1877
2099
1244
Blueprint Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12)
1904
2029
1877 mm
Width
1904 mm
2099 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2029 mm
1315 mm
Height
1244 mm
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
2585
4617
Blueprint Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12)
2650
4434
4617 mm
Length
4434 mm
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1715 kg
2285 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
235 kg
12.05 %
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
R231
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code
CMPA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
5204 CC
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
552 bhp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 bhp
552 bhp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1000 NM
540 NM
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

53 m
0.000 sec

Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
3.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.11 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3.14 kg/bhp
3.11 kg/bhp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
24 mpg
20 mpg
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
402 mi
350 mi
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
269.1 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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