Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Audi R8 (42) Spyder vs BMW M6 E64 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
M6
M6 DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft ~ 350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
25.0 L / 26.4 qt
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 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
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R19, 285/35 R19
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
12.5 m / 41.0 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
1377 mm / 54.2 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4871 mm / 191.8 in
Size | Width
1855 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
1567.0 mm / 61.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
1584.0 mm / 62.4 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
8.5J x 19, 9.5J x 19
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2781 mm / 109.5 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.6 sec
CO2 Emission
308 g/km
366 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
0.34
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)
15.2 L/100km / 15.5 MPG (combined) | 22.8 L/100km / 10.3 MPG (urban) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
M 159.980
S85B50
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
12.5:1
12.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
5.0 L / 305.1 cu-in / 4999.0 cc
Engine | Power
507.0 hp / 378.1 kW @ 7750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
101.4 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
75.2 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Production
Availability
2005 ~ 2010
Reviews
Neofiliac score
92%
87%
85%
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 S85 engine
- Great looks with the top down
- Good power delivery
Cons
- No gull wing doors
- High 0.36 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
- Very high fuel consumption
- Horrible engine reliability
- Does not handle well
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