The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé 722 Edition (06 - 09) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 476,000

€ 196,000

€ 476,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 196,000
ⓘ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 SLR McLaren Coupé is 9.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
49.3
75.1
83
48.8
76.4
80.2
75.1 in
Width
76.4 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
49.3 in
Height
48.8 in
106.3
183.3
104.3
174.3
183.3 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
3801 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4 %

General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
C199
Generation
4S
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
M 155.980
Engine Code
CSPA, DKAA

3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
641 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
641 hp
602 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
605 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
605 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
209 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
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5.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.06 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
5.93 lb/hp
6.06 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
16 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
416 mi
Range
339 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
416 mi
339 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
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).
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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
274.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
476 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data