The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)

€ 117,000
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
€ 174,700
 Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 174,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 24.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
75
79.9
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)
75.3
83
75 in
Width
75.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)
115.9
198.6
174.4 in
Length
198.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
3616 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
948 lb
20.77 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)

General

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG 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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CNDA
Engine Code
M 157.985
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
424 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé

Performance

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé

▶ REPLAY
8.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.53 lb/hp
7.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
18 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
483 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
350 mi
483 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
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).
195.2 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
252 kWh
195.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data