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2018 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 63 AMG

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What is the main difference between R8 Convertible and SL-Class SL 63 AMG?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the modifications, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, there is a $24,250 difference in the base MSRP. The 2018 Audi R8 Convertible has a higher starting price than the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 63 AMG. Also, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2018 SL-Class SL 63 AMG has a more powerful engine and it gets 2 more mpg than the 2018 R8 Convertible. In addition, the R8 Convertible is slightly shorter than the SL-Class SL 63 AMG. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 5.2 L, Auto, AWD
  • 5.5 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$177,100
$152,850
Engine
Engine
5.2L V-10
5.5L V-8 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
540 hp
577 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
3.5 sec
4.0 sec
City MPG
City MPG
14 MPG
16 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
22 MPG
25 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
17 MPG
19 MPG
Width
Width
80.2 in
82.6 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.4 in
73.9 in
Length
Length
174.3 in
182.7 in
Height
Height
49.0 in
51.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
104.3 in
101.7 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
92.5 ft2
93.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.5 in
39.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.0 in
42.9 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 - 59.1 in
55.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
-
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
40.9 in
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
-
-

Costs

2018 Audi R8 Convertible

2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 63 AMG

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,100
$3,650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$2,189 (2018 Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro AWD)
$2,869 (2018 Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL 63 Roadster)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$4,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$87,903
$109,933
2018 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 63 AMG - Front Left Comparison2018 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 63 AMG - Front Left Comparison
2018 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 63 AMG - Rear Right Comparison2018 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 63 AMG - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 63 AMG - Dashboard Comparison2018 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 63 AMG - Dashboard Comparison
2018 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 63 AMG - Side Comparison2018 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 63 AMG - Side Comparison
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