The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)
€ 517,700
€ 157,000
€ 517,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 157,000
ⓘ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 Roadster is 9.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
50
75.1
83
49
76.4
80.2
75.1 in
Width
76.4 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
50 in
Height
49 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 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
3926 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.45 %
General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
C199
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
M 155.980
Engine Code
DKAB
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
533 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
208 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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6.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.26 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
6.36 lb/hp
7.26 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
19 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
416 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
395 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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).
238.7 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
439 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
