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2018 Audi R8 Spyder
2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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2018 Audi R8 Spyder
MSRP $198,100 - $229,500
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2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
MSRP $105,900 - $245,900
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Mechanical
Engine
Premium Unleaded V-10
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-12 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Displacement
5.2 L/318
5.5 L/333 6.0 L/365 3.0 L/183 4.7 L/285
Fuel System
Port/Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Horsepower
532 hp @ 7800 rpm 602 hp @ 7800 rpm
577 hp @ 5500 rpm 621 hp @ 5500 rpm 362 hp @ 5250 rpm 449 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque
398 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm 413 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
664 ft-lb @ 2250 rpm 737 ft-lb @ 2300 rpm 369 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7-Speed S tronic
AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-Speed Sport -inc: AMG Speedshift MCT (Multi-Clutch Technology) 7-speed sports transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC Auto 9G-TRONIC Automatic
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
16.0 - 17.1 L/100 km
11.5 - 17.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.5 - 11.3 L/100 km
8.5 - 10.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.5 - 17.1 L/100 km
8.5 - 17.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
73.1 - 79.9 L
75.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Optional
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Front Head Room
978 mm
993 mm
Front Leg Room
N/A
1,090 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,400 mm
1,410 mm
Rear Head Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
113 L
241 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,649 mm
2,586 mm
Length, Overall
4,427 mm
4,630 - 4,641 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,941 mm
1,877 mm
Height, Overall
1,245 mm
1,300 - 1,316 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,695 kg
1,735 - 1,950 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/30YR20 P245/35YR19
P255/35YR19
Rear Tire Size
P305/30YR20 P295/35YR19
P285/30YR20 P285/30YR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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