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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)

AMG SL 63

537 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDTwin-turboRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63

  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    241 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    342 hp/t
    255 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
551hp411kW
537hp400kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight-
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
53.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
11.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
434Nm/t290lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km360mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,345mm171in
4,617mm182in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,184mm47in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
110L
241L
Max trunk volume-
381L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
75L
CO2 emissions-
231g/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 5.2Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63: 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 635,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
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
14.0 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
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
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
189 km/h
117 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
537 hp
400 kW

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 and Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2: 14 hp (10 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
800 Nm
590 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
1,845 kg
4,068 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 634.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63: 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 and Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2: 3.9 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
758 km
471 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
537 hp
400 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
551 hp
411 kW
537 hp
400 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.3 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
580 km
360 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
-
231 g/km
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 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 5.2Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 49 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63

  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 178 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 131 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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