The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

€ 116,500
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10) Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
€ 125,700
 Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) Mercedes CL 500
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,700

ⓘ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 26.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 6.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10)
75
79.9
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
73.7
83.9
75 in
Width
73.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
49.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
116.3
200.6
174.4 in
Length
200.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
3616 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5633 lb
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1058 lb
22.64 %
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

General

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
42
Generation
C216
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
BYH
Engine Code
M 278.920
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
414 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500

Performance

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
187 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500

▶ REPLAY
8.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.73 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
18 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
521 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
350 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
252 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
252 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
512 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data