The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 240,200

€ 213,000

€ 240,200
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 8 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
51.2
73.9
82.6
48.9
76.4
80.2
73.9 in
Width
76.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.2 in
Height
48.9 in
101.8
182.4
104.3
174.4
182.4 in
Length
174.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.23 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
R231
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-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 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code
DMWA

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
612 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
612 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 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
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 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
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
391 mi
Range
374 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
391 mi
374 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Environmental Impact
225.5 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
225.5 kWh
252 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
449 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
573 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data