The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 195,200
€ 179,000
€ 195,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 179,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster is 8.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10.
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
49.6
76.3
90.4
49
76.4
80.2
76.3 in
Width
76.4 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
49.6 in
Height
49 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 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
General
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
R197
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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 Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 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
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
563 hp
533 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
479 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
197 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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6.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.42 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
6.79 lb/hp
7.42 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
18 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
400 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
400 mi
388 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
250.1 kWh
242.5 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
