Car comparison

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2vsLamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10

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

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder

5.2

551 hp5204 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2013
VS

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

5.0 V10

520 hp4961 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    319 km/h
    198 mph
  • Most powerful
    551 hp
    411 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    342 hp/t
    255 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.8 L/100 km
    11.3 mpg US
    13.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    580 km
    360 mi
  • Largest trunk
    110 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    25/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
Power
551hp411kW
520hp388kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
11.8s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
24.8L/100 km9.5mpg US11.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km360mi
Calculated
471km292mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
4,961cc303cu in
Length
4,345mm171in
4,300mm169in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,184mm47in
1,184mm47in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,592mm63in
Trunk volume
110L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
400g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2: Power / Torque
  • Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.28,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V108,000 rpm4,250 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.8 s
12.3 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
199 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
551 hp
411 kW
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
520 hp
388 kW

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2 has 31 hp more than Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10.

The biggest power difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 and Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
319 km/h
198 mph
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
314 km/h
195 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.24.2 s
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V104.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2 and Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10: 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
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2 and Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10: 3.2 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
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
580 km
360 mi
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
471 km
292 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
551 hp
411 kW
4.2 s
319 km/h
198 mph
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
520 hp
388 kW
4.3 s
314 km/h
195 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
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 in
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,300 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 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
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2 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
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
4.2 s
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
4.3 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
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
Power
551 hp
411 kW
520 hp
388 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.3 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,300 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 in
Range score
580 km
360 mi
471 km
292 mi
CO2 score
-
400 g/km
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 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
VehicleLamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK17 L/100 km13.8 mpg US16.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km29.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi47.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal2,550 L674 US gal561 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year4,463 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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