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2017 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG

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What is the main difference between R8 Convertible and SL-Class SL 65 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, the 2017 Audi R8 Convertible is priced $44,750 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG. Also, the 2017 SL-Class SL 65 AMG has a more powerful engine than the 2017 R8 Convertible, and it gets 1 fewer mile on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the R8 Convertible has a slightly taller body than the SL-Class SL 65 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
  • 6.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$175,100
$219,850
Engine
Engine
5.2L V-10
6.0L V-12 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
540 hp
621 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
3.5 sec
3.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
14 MPG
13 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
22 MPG
22 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
17 MPG
16 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
101.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
92.5 ft2
93.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.5 in
39.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.0 in
53.6 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
55.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
-
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
-
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
-
-

Costs

2017 Audi R8 Convertible

2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,100
$4,350
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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-
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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2017 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Front Left Comparison2017 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Front Left Comparison
2017 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Rear Right Comparison2017 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Rear Right Comparison
2017 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Dashboard Comparison2017 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Dashboard Comparison
2017 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Side Comparison2017 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Side Comparison
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