Car comparison

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder 5.2 V10vsMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8

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

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder

5.2 V10

560 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197)

6.2 V8

571 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2011-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Most powerful
    571 hp
    426 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
  • Best estimated range
    644 km
    400 mi
  • Largest trunk
    173 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Power
560hp418kW
571hp426kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
To 99% top speed
60.2s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km360mi
Calculated
644km400mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,345mm171in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,184mm47in
1,261mm50in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,682mm66in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,651mm65in
Trunk volume
110L
173L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
85L
CO2 emissions
330g/km
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Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder 5.2 V10Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder 5.2 V10: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
10.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
66.1 s
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Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
560 hp
418 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8 has 11 hp more than Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder 5.2 V10.

The biggest power difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder 5.2 V10 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
1,660 kg
3,660 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 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
324 km/h
201 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
317 km/h
197 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V104.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V83.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8 and Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder 5.2 V10: 0.2 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 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8 and Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder 5.2 V10: 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
LamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
580 km
360 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
644 km
400 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
560 hp
418 kW
4.0 s
324 km/h
201 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 s
317 km/h
197 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 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 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

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 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 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
LamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
3.8 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 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniGallardo LP 560-4 Spyder5.2 V10Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.8 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in
Range score
580 km
360 mi
644 km
400 mi
CO2 score
330 g/km
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Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
344 hp/t
257 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
VehicleLamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder 5.2 V10Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder 5.2 V10

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 63 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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