The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
€ 249,900
€ 111,100
€ 249,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
49.7
77.4
90.4
49.3
75
79.9
77.4 in
Width
75 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49.7 in
Height
49.3 in
105.5
182.6
104.3
174.4
182.6 in
Length
174.4 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.61 %
General
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
C197
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
M 159.980
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
622 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
622 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
468 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
468 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
196 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
5.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
5.76 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
17 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
385 mi
Range
328 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
385 mi
328 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
259.6 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).
269.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
259.6 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
683 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
