The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 400 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 111,100
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
€ 100,600
 Mercedes S 400 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400 Coupé
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI is 23.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
75
79.9
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
74.8
83
75 in
Width
74.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
115.9
197.9
174.4 in
Length
197.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
882 lb
19.66 %
Mercedes S 400 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
42
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CNDA
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
424 hp
362 hp
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 Coupé

Performance

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 Coupé

▶ REPLAY
8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.39 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.5 lb/hp
12.39 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
11 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
328 mi
Range
599 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
328 mi
599 mi
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Environmental Impact
269.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
157.2 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
269.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data