Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Audi R8 (42) Spyder vs Audi R8 4S Spyder facelift
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
RWD
quattro
Performance RWD
Performance quattro
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
112 L / 4.0 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
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
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
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
11.2 m / 36.7 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
1242 mm / 48.9 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4429 mm / 174.4 in
Size | Width
1940 mm / 76.4 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
1645.0 mm / 64.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
8.5J x 19, 11J x 19
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2650 mm / 104.3 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
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Engine
M 159.980
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
12.5:1
12.7:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic S tronic
Reviews
Neofiliac score
92%
87%
89%
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
- Newly available in RWD
- Sweet N/A V10
- Overall good looks
- High levels of comfort
Cons
- No gull wing doors
- High 0.36 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
- Very little cargo space
- Why not buy the Lambo for not much more?
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