Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Audi R8 (4S) Spyder vs Audi R8 4S Spyder facelift

Variants
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
V10
V10 Plus
RWD
quattro
Performance RWD
Performance quattro

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
112 L / 4.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
24.7 L / 26.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/35 R19, 295/35 R19
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.2 m / 36.7 ft
11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
1244 mm / 49.0 in
1242 mm / 48.9 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4426 mm / 174.3 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
1599.0 mm / 63.0 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
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
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
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
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic S tronic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
92%
90%
89%
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Great drivetrain reliability
  • Good build quality
  • Superb performance
  • Smooth, linear power
  • Characterful V10
  • Still looks good
  • 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
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Very little cargo space
  • Why not buy the Lambo for not much more?

Price

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