Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8vsLamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197)

GT 6.2 V8

591 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2013
VS

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder

5.2

551 hp5204 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    356 hp/t
    265 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    644 km
    400 mi
  • Largest trunk
    173 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
Power
591hp441kW
551hp411kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
319 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
58.6s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
10.4s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
356hp/t265kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
644km400mi
Calculated
580km360mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,345mm171in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,261mm50in
1,184mm47in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,682mm66in
1,632mm64in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,597mm63in
Trunk volume
173L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
85L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.28,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.4 s
11.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
46.3 s
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Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
319 km/h
198 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
201 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
591 hp
441 kW
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
551 hp
411 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8 has 40 hp more than Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2.

The biggest power difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
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 Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
1,610 kg
3,549 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 Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
319 km/h
198 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 Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V83.7 s
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.24.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8 and Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2: 0.5 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 Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8 and Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2: 0.6 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 Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
356 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
644 km
400 mi
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
580 km
360 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
591 hp
441 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
551 hp
411 kW
4.2 s
319 km/h
198 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 Roadster (R197)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
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in
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

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 Roadster (R197)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
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-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 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 Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
4.2 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 Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8
356 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)GT 6.2 V8LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
Power
591 hp
441 kW
551 hp
411 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
319 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in
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
Range score
644 km
400 mi
580 km
360 mi
Trunk score
173 L
6.1 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
356 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 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 Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) GT 6.2 V8

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 63 L more trunk volume

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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