The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 (06 - 09)
€ 238,800
€ 181,500
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 181,500
ⓘ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 12.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
51.8
73.9
82.6
45.9
74.8
82.7
73.9 in
Width
74.8 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
51.8 in
Height
45.9 in
101.8
181.8
100.8
169.3
181.8 in
Length
169.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
15.63 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
R231
Generation
140
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 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
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
513 hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.07 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
7.07 lb/hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
14 mpg
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
14 mpg
city
9 mpg
28 mpg
highway
19 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
402 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
402 mi
329 mi
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 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).
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).
322 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
322 kWh
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
