Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2008 – 2011) vs Audi R8 (2008 – 2012): specs compared
Both offer around 525 hp at most. The Audi R8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 315 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG uses less fuel, from 13.1 L/100 km against 13.7 L/100 km. The Audi R8 is the lighter car, from 1,590 kg against 1,960 kg. At 4,534 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is 99 mm longer than the Audi R8.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
2008 – 2011
|
Audi
R8
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 525 hp | 525 hp |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 315 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.7 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,252 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,960 kg | 1,590 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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