The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)

€ 452,200
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09) Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
€ 147,100
 Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12) Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
€ 452,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,100

ⓘ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 SLR McLaren Coupé is 22.1 cm longer, 2.2 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
1261
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09)
1908
2108
1252
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)
1930
2029
1908 mm
Width
1930 mm
2108 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2029 mm
1261 mm
Height
1252 mm
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09)
2700
4656
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)
2650
4435
4656 mm
Length
4435 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
1768 kg
Kerb Weight
1695 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
73 kg
4.13 %
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
C199
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
V8 petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
M 155.980
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5439 CC
Engine Capacity
5204 CC
617 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
518 bhp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
617 bhp
518 bhp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
780 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
780 NM
530 NM
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
208 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

53 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

54 m
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
2.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
2.87 kg/bhp
3.27 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
19 mpg
19 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
97 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
416 mi
Range
375 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
416 mi
375 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
282.3 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
274.7 kWh
282.3 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
172 kg
Maximum Payload
225 kg
272 L
Boot Capacity
100 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data