The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (06 - 10)

€ 117,000
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
€ 161,500
 Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (06 - 10) Mercedes CL 600
€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,500

ⓘ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 25 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 6.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 600.
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 600
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
75
79.9
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (06 - 10)
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 (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (06 - 10)
116.3
199.4
174.4 in
Length
199.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 600
3616 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5776 lb
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
1202 lb
24.95 %
Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (06 - 10)

General

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 600
42
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 600
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CNDA
Engine Code
M 275.953
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
424 hp
510 hp
Mercedes CL 600
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 600

Performance

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 600
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 600

▶ REPLAY
8.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.45 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.53 lb/hp
9.45 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 600

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 600
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
18 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes CL 600
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
350 mi
391 mi
Mercedes CL 600
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).
270.9 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
252 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 600
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
547 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 600
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