The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - 18)
€ 111,100
€ 101,700
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,700
ⓘ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 23.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
49.3
75
79.9
55.7
74.8
83
75 in
Width
74.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.3 in
Height
55.7 in
104.3
174.4
115.9
198.1
174.4 in
Length
198.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb
Weight Difference:
915 lb
20.25 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
42
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
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
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
424 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.5 lb/hp
11.8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
328 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
328 mi
559 mi
Mercedes S 450 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
269.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 450 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
