Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT vs Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Plus

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Picture of Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Plus (Mk I facelift)
Category SLS AMG GTR8 V10 5.2 FSI Plus
Max power (ps / bhp) 591 / 583550 / 542
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 650 / 479540 / 398
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1663 / 36661651 / 3640
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 356 / 351333 / 329

Acceleration

Speed & distance SLS AMG GTR8 V10 5.2 FSI Plus
0 - 100 kph 3.7 s3.4 s
0 - 60 mph 3.8 s3.2 s
0 - 100 mph 7.8 s7.0 s
0 - 130 mph 12.6 s12.3 s
1/4 mile 11.7 s @ 124.3 mph11.3 s @ 126.1 mph

General performance

Category SLS AMG GTR8 V10 5.2 FSI Plus
Top speed 320 kph (199 mph)329 kph (204 mph)
Lateral acceleration 1.04 g (10 m/s²)1.00 g (10 m/s²)
70 mph - 0 48 m (159 ft)45 m (148 ft)

Summary

Category SLS AMG GTR8 V10 5.2 FSI Plus
Track Performance 99100
Straight line speed 80100
Overall 91100

Verdict

R8 V10 5.2 FSI Plus is the fastest by considerable margin.

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lamboboy  12y ago

I wanna see these cars in a comparison test on a race track. Something other than Leguna Seca for a change i hope. With a similar set or rubber i think both would be very equal.