The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 249,900
€ 166,000
€ 249,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 166,000
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10.
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
49.7
77.4
90.4
48.8
76.4
80.2
77.4 in
Width
76.4 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
49.7 in
Height
48.8 in
105.5
182.6
104.3
174.3
182.6 in
Length
174.3 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.24 %
General
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
C197
Generation
4S
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
M 159.980
Engine Code
CSPB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
622 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
622 hp
533 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
468 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
468 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
196 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
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5.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
5.76 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
17 mpg
19 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
385 mi
Range
409 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
385 mi
409 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
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).
238.7 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
259.6 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
683 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
