Car comparison

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12

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

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Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

5.0 V10

520 hp4961 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2005-2008
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)

SL 600 V12

500 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12

  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.3 L/100 km
    10.5 mpg US
    12.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    556 km
    345 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Most powerful
    520 hp
    388 kW
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    331 hp/t
    247 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
Power
520hp388kW
500hp373kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight-
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
59.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.8L/100 km9.5mpg US11.4mpg UK
22.3L/100 km10.5mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
410Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
471km292mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,961cc303cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
4,300mm169in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,184mm47in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,592mm63in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
110L
235L
Max trunk volume-
317L
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 Spyder 5.0 V10Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V108,000 rpm4,250 rpm8,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V125,000 rpm1,800-3,600 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
15.4 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
520 hp
388 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
500 hp
373 kW

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 and Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
1,950 kg
4,299 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 Spyder5.0 V10
314 km/h
195 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
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 Spyder5.0 V104.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V124.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12: 0.4 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 Spyder5.0 V10
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 and Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10: 2.6 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 Spyder5.0 V10
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
471 km
292 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
556 km
345 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
520 hp
388 kW
4.3 s
314 km/h
195 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
500 hp
373 kW
4.7 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 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 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 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 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 Spyder5.0 V10
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.7 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 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
Power
520 hp
388 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.7 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Range score
471 km
292 mi
556 km
345 mi
CO2 score
400 g/km
-
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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 Spyder 5.0 V10Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12
Consumption17 L/100 km13.8 mpg US16.6 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.75 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.88 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,550 L674 US gal561 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,463 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 380 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 km/h (27 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 75 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 (R230) SL 600 V12

  • Has 290 Nm more
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 85 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 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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