The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)

€ 238,800
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 157,000
 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18) Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 157,000

ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
73.9
82.6
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)
76.4
80.2
73.9 in
Width
76.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.8 in
Height
49 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)
104.3
174.3
181.8 in
Length
174.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10 %
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
R231
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code
DKAB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
533 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.26 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
7.26 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
19 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
402 mi
395 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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).
238.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data