Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) GT 6.2 V8vsAUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)

GT 6.2 V8

591 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2013
VS

AUDI R8 Coupe (42)

GT 5.2 V10

560 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) GT 6.2 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    591 hp
    441 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.9 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    176 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    367 hp/t
    274 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
Power
591hp441kW
560hp418kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
320 km/h
199 mph
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
10.3s
Calculated
10.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
365hp/t272kW/t165hp/1000 lb
Calculated
367hp/t274kW/t167hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
644km400mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,434mm175in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,930mm76in
Height
1,262mm50in
1,252mm49in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,682mm66in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
176L
100L
Max trunk volume-
190L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
85L
90L
CO2 emissions-
323g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) GT 6.2 V8AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) GT 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,700 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.3 s
10.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
46.1 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
320 km/h
199 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
212 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8
591 hp
441 kW
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
560 hp
418 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) GT 6.2 V8 has 31 hp more than AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) GT 6.2 V8: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
1,525 kg
3,362 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
320 km/h
199 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V83.7 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V103.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) GT 6.2 V8 has more power, AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) GT 6.2 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) GT 6.2 V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
367 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8
644 km
400 mi
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
647 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8
591 hp
441 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
560 hp
418 kW
3.6 s
320 km/h
199 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
320 km/h
199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
320 km/h
199 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) GT 6.2 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
3.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
367 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)GT 6.2 V8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
Power
591 hp
441 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
320 km/h
199 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Range score
644 km
400 mi
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
-
323 g/km
Trunk score
176 L
6.2 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
367 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) GT 6.2 V8AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km24.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi39.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,649 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) GT 6.2 V8

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 4 km (2 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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