2015 Audi R8 vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

2015 Audi R8

2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

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2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V10

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
R8 2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V10	13	22	$162,843	$175,100
R8 2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V10 Carbon	13	22	$185,628	$199,600
R8 2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V8	14	23	$128,712	$138,400
R8 2-Door Conv Manual quattro Spyder V10	12	19	$154,473	$166,100
R8 2-Door Conv Manual quattro Spyder V10 Carbon	12	19	$177,258	$190,600
R8 2-Door Conv Manual quattro Spyder V8	11	20	$120,342	$129,400
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V10	13	22	$151,497	$162,900
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V10 competition	13	22	$185,907	$199,900
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V10 plus	13	22	$169,725	$182,500
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V8	14	23	$116,157	$124,900
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V10	12	19	$143,127	$153,900
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V10 plus	12	19	$161,355	$173,500
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V8	11	20	$107,787	$115,900

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2-Door Coupe SLS AMG GT Final Edition

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SLS AMG GT 2-Door Coupe SLS AMG GT Final Edition	13	19	$206,069	$221,580
SLS AMG GT 2-Door Roadster SLS AMG GT Final Edition	13	19	$212,114	$228,080

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$162,843

$206,069

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$175,100

$221,580

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2918 / month

$3693 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.2

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Audi R8 is a supercar fit for daily driving, thanks to its German precision and Italian powerplant.

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT is the last of the current line, but it still promises to be a top-level super sports car.

TCC Likes

The practical supercar
Gorgeous from almost every angle
Thriling V-10

Gullwinged icon
Long, low hood and mean stance
Sounds great, handles well

TCC Dislikes

Limited cargo space
Entry and exit are tough
Rearward visibility is poor

Tight cabin
Trunk is shallow, can get hot
Gas mileage unimpressive even for performance

Fuel Economy

City

13 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

19 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

37.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

58.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

63.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

105.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

66.2

Length, Overall (in)

174.6

182.6

Height, Overall (in)

49.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

3.5

6.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.4

15.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

22.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P295/30YR19

P295/30YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/35YR19

P265/35YR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3847

3726

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

19 X 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 11

20 X 11

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

760

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-10

Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

391 @ 6500

479 @ 4750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.2 L/318

6.2 L/379

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

525 @ 8000

583 @ 6800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.59

2.19

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.29

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.72

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.13

3.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.46

3.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.88

1.63

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.90

1.03

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.65

2.79

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi R8

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT

Body Style

quattro Spyder

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.0 (Est)

11.8 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3.0 (Est)

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