Compare Audi R8 (42) Spyder vs Mercedes-AMG SL R232
Variants
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
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
25.0 L / 26.4 qt
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
12.8 m / 42.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
110 mm / 4.3 in
Size | Height
1244 mm / 49.0 in
Size | Length
4705 mm / 185.2 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
Track Width | Front
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
Wheelbase
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
M 177
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
8.6:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
Production
Availability
2021
Reviews
Neofiliac score
87%
88%
Pros
- Characterful V10 engine
- Glorious 8700rpm redline
- Great handling characteristics
- Manual transmission
- Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
- Gorgeous with top down
- Rather good performance
- Decent styling
- Good handling
- Good build quality
Cons
- Obsession with AWD
- I4 engine in an SL
- Larger than before
- Low cargo capacity
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