The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 493,900
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 129,100
 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (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.
€ 129,100

ⓘ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 8.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
50.4
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
75.1
83
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
75
79.9
75.1 in
Width
75 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
50.4 in
Height
49 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
106.3
183.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
183.3 in
Length
174.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.65 %
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
C199
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
M 155.980
Engine Code
CNDA
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
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

174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
6.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
6.52 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
416 mi
Range
368 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
368 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).
255.7 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
507 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
342 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data