Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2012 – 2014) vs Audi R8 (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 591 hp against 550 hp. The Audi R8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 s against 3.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 12.4 L/100 km against 13.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,635 kg against 1,695 kg. At 4,638 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is 198 mm longer than the Audi R8.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLS AMG
2012 – 2014
|
Audi
R8
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2014 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 591 hp | 430 – 550 hp |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 430 – 540 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.7 s | 3.5 – 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 320 km/h | 299 – 317 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.4 – 14.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,638 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,938 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,260 – 1,262 mm | 1,252 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,695 – 1,735 kg | 1,635 – 1,720 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.