The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)

€ 493,900
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 123,200
 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 493,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22.5 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
1281
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
1908
2108
1244
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
1904
2029
1908 mm
Width
1904 mm
2108 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2029 mm
1281 mm
Height
1244 mm
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
2700
4656
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
2650
4431
4656 mm
Length
4431 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
1825 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
4.93 %
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
C199
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
V8 petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
M 155.980
Engine Code
CNDA
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5439 CC
Engine Capacity
4163 CC
617 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
424 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
617 bhp
424 bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
780 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
780 NM
430 NM
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
206 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

53 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
2.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.09 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
2.96 kg/bhp
4.09 kg/bhp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
19 mpg
20 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
97 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
416 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
345 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 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).
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
272.8 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
337 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
155 kg
Maximum Payload
225 kg
204 L
Boot Capacity
100 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data