The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 517,700
€ 133,800
€ 517,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 133,800
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder V8.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
50
75.1
83
49
75
79.9
75.1 in
Width
75 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
50 in
Height
49 in
106.3
183.3
104.3
174.8
183.3 in
Length
174.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
3926 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.17 %
General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
M 155.980
Engine Code
DKAC
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 V8
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 V8
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
208 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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6.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
6.36 lb/hp
9.15 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
19 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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 V8
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 V8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
439 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
