The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14) vs. Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15)
€ 204,700
€ 117,600
€ 204,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé V8.
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V8
49.7
76.3
90.4
49.3
75
79.9
76.3 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
174.8
182.6 in
Length
174.8 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V8
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.53 %
General
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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 Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
583 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
479 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V8
199 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
▶ REPLAY
6.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
6.41 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
18 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
400 mi
Range
328 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
400 mi
328 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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).
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 Coupé GT
250.1 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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
