Black series seems undertested given that many of its times are by but one magazine. Motor Trends quarter mile in Black series was somewhat quicker than their time for the R8 V10 Spyder.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series vs Audi R8 V10 Spyder
| Category | Audi R8 V10 Spyder | SLS AMG Black Series |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.2 l V10 | 6.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 540 / 533 | 631 / 622 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 540 / 398 | 635 / 468 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1744 / 3845 | 1646 / 3629 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 310 / 305 | 383 / 378 |
| Average price | €196,000 | €255,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi R8 V10 Spyder | SLS AMG Black Series |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:23.70 | 0:23.10 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:10.60 | 1:08.20 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Audi R8 V10 Spyder | SLS AMG Black Series |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.2 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.4 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 12.5 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 17.6 s | 16.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 7.7 s @ 107.5 mph | 8.0 s @ 106.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.0 s | 11.1 s @ 129.8 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Audi R8 V10 Spyder | SLS AMG Black Series |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.2 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.3 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.1 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 4.9 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 6.6 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 10.2 s | 10.1 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi R8 V10 Spyder | SLS AMG Black Series |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.7 s | 2.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.8 s | 3.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.5 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 9.3 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.3 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 10.2 s | 7.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 14.1 s | 10.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 22.0 s | 13.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 7.2 s | 7.3 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Audi R8 V10 Spyder | SLS AMG Black Series |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (104 ft) | 31 m (103 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 125 m (411 ft) | 123 m (404 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 30 m (100 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (155 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Audi R8 V10 Spyder | SLS AMG Black Series |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 319 kph (198 mph) | 315 kph (196 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 10.3 s @ 715 ft | 11.1 s @ 764 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.94 g (9 m/s²) | 0.83 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.2 kph (43.6 mph) | 72.4 kph (45.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.7 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 12.5 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 1.11 g (11 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Audi R8 V10 Spyder | SLS AMG Black Series |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 96 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
SLS AMG Black Series is the fastest by a small margin.
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