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Audi R8 GT vs Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series
Category | Audi R8 GT (Mk I) | SLS AMG Black Series |
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Engine layout | 5.2 l V10 | 6.2 l V8 |
Max power (ps / bhp) | 560 / 553 | 631 / 622 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 540 / 398 | 635 / 468 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1563 / 3446 | 1646 / 3629 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 358 / 353 | 383 / 378 |
Average price | €208,000 | €255,000 |
Lap Times
Track | Audi R8 GT (Mk I) | SLS AMG Black Series |
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Hockenheim Short | 1:09.60 | 1:08.20 |
Laguna Seca (post 1988) | 1:36.39 | 1:35.03 |
Sachsenring | 1:34.45 | 1:33.38 |
Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:23.90 | 0:23.10 |
Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:34.00 | 7:25.67 |
Acceleration
Speed & distance | Audi R8 GT (Mk I) | SLS AMG Black Series |
---|---|---|
0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.3 s |
0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.7 s |
0 - 60 kph | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
0 - 80 kph | 3.0 s | 2.5 s |
0 - 100 kph | 3.6 s | 3.6 s |
0 - 120 kph | 5.0 s | 4.8 s |
0 - 130 kph | 5.5 s | 4.8 s |
0 - 140 kph | 6.5 s | 6.0 s |
0 - 160 kph | 8.0 s | 7.5 s |
0 - 180 kph | 9.2 s | 8.5 s |
0 - 200 kph | 10.8 s | 10.1 s |
0 - 60 mph | 3.1 s | 3.2 s |
0 - 100 mph | 7.3 s | 7.0 s |
0 - 150 mph | 16.6 s | 16.4 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 8.1 s @ 103.8 mph | 8.0 s @ 106.3 mph |
1/4 mile | 11.5 s @ 125.1 mph | 11.1 s @ 129.8 mph |
Rolling acceleration
Speed | Audi R8 GT (Mk I) | SLS AMG Black Series |
---|---|---|
80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.9 s | 2.9 s |
80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.1 s | 3.9 s |
80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.4 s | 5.3 s |
80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.8 s | 5.7 s |
80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.9 s | 7.5 s |
80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.7 s | 10.4 s |
General performance
Category | Audi R8 GT (Mk I) | SLS AMG Black Series |
---|---|---|
Top speed | 324 kph (201 mph) | 315 kph (196 mph) |
Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 11.6 s @ 807 ft | 11.1 s @ 764 ft |
Est. max acceleration | 0.80 g (8 m/s²) | 0.83 g (8 m/s²) |
18m slalom | 72.2 kph (44.9 mph) | 72.4 kph (45.0 mph) |
36m slalom | 141.0 kph (87.6 mph) | 137.0 kph (85.1 mph) |
Fuel economy | 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) | 12.5 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) |
Lateral acceleration | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) | 1.11 g (11 m/s²) |
Downforce @ 200 kph | 32 kg (70 lbs) | -4 kg (-9 lbs) |
100 kph - 0 | 34 m (112 ft) | 31 m (103 ft) |
200 kph - 0 | 134 m (440 ft) | 123 m (404 ft) |
60 mph - 0 | 31 m (102 ft) | 30 m (100 ft) |
Summary
Category | Audi R8 GT (Mk I) | SLS AMG Black Series |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 471 | 500 |
Straight line speed | 2929 | 3482 |
Total | 3401 | 3982 |
Verdict
SLS AMG Black Series is the fastest by a small margin.
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