i think the merc would win in a rolling race tbh
Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Performance Package vs Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Spyder
| Category | SL 63 AMG | R8 V10 5.2 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 564 / 557 | 525 / 518 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 900 / 664 | 530 / 391 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1854 / 4087 | 1720 / 3792 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 304 / 300 | 305 / 301 |
| Average price | €199,000 | €171,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | SL 63 AMG | R8 V10 5.2 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:38.29 | 1:37.74 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | SL 63 AMG | R8 V10 5.2 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.4 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.2 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.0 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.3 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.8 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.7 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.4 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.2 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.1 s | 12.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 2.7 s | 2.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.3 s @ 101.9 mph | 8.1 s @ 103.1 mph |
General performance
| Category | SL 63 AMG | R8 V10 5.2 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 300 kph (186 mph) | 311 kph (193 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.6 kph (42.0 mph) | 68.3 kph (42.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 16.3 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) | 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (123 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
Summary
| Category | SL 63 AMG | R8 V10 5.2 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 85 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
R8 V10 5.2 FSI Spyder is the fastest by a small margin.
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jeremyclarkson1 10m ago @ChironSS
agreed but i really love the SL 63 too, i love AMG Mercs in general, if the SL looked a bit more exciting then I'd take it over the Audi
