The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 153,000

€ 120,600

€ 153,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,600
ⓘ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 26 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 6.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
49.3
76
79.9
55.9
73.7
83.9
76 in
Width
73.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
49.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
174.6
116.3
200.6
174.6 in
Length
200.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
17.88 %

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
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 278.920

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
518 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
516 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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
7.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
7.24 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
402 mi
Range
543 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
402 mi
543 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
179.9 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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
1135 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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