The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14) vs. Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 204,700
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
€ 177,500
 Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
€ 204,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 177,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus.
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
49.7
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)
76.3
90.4
48.9
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
76
79.9
76.3 in
Width
76 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49.7 in
Height
48.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)
105.5
182.6
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
104.3
174.8
182.6 in
Length
174.8 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.47 %
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
M 159.980
Engine Code
CTPA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
541 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
583 hp
541 hp
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
479 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus

Performance

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
199 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT

62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus

▶ REPLAY
6.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.81 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
6.41 lb/hp
6.81 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
18 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
361 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
400 mi
361 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Environmental Impact
250.1 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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
250.1 kWh
244.5 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
529 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data