The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 147,100
€ 119,600
€ 147,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,600
ⓘ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 5.2 FSI is 24.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
49.3
76
79.9
55.8
73.7
83.9
76 in
Width
73.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
49.3 in
Height
55.8 in
104.3
174.6
116.3
199.4
174.6 in
Length
199.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
17.12 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
518 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CL 500
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
7.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
7.21 lb/hp
11.77 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
16 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
375 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
375 mi
462 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
282.3 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
282.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
