The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 560 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 153,000
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
€ 129,100
 Mercedes S 560 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes S 560 Coupé
€ 153,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,100

ⓘ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 23.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
76
79.9
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
74.8
83
76 in
Width
74.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.3 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
104.3
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
115.9
198.1
174.6 in
Length
198.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5798 lb
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
827 lb
18.08 %
Mercedes S 560 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
42
Generation
C217
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
518 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 Coupé

Performance

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 Coupé

▶ REPLAY
7.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
7.24 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
11 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
507 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
402 mi
507 mi
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
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).
185.7 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data