Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Audi R8 (42) Spyder vs Volvo C70 Convertible

Variants
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
4.2 FSI 6DCT
4.2 FSI 7DCT
4.2 FSI MT
5.2 FSI 2012+ MT
5.2 FSI 6DCT
5.2 FSI 7DCT
5.2 FSI MT
GT
2.0T 180
2.0T 225
2.0T 225 AT
2.0T 163
T5 239
T5 245
2.4T 200
2.5
2.5 AT
2.5T

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
25.0 L / 26.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
5.8 L / 6.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Semi-independent, Torsion
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
110 mm / 4.3 in
Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
1244 mm / 49.0 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2660 mm / 104.7 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
308 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
Fuel Economy
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Engine
M 159.980
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Reviews

Neofiliac score
92%
87%
28%
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Great drivetrain reliability
  • Good build quality
  • Characterful V10 engine
  • Glorious 8700rpm redline
  • Great handling characteristics
  • Manual transmission
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Gorgeous with top down
  • Characterful I5 engines
  • No diesel nonsense
  • Reliable drivetrain
Cons
  • No gull wing doors
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Very little cargo space
  • Ugly with the top up and down
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Poor suspension setup

Price

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