The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 196,000

€ 248,100

€ 196,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 248,100
ⓘ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 V10 plus is 24.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
48.8
76.4
80.2
56
75.3
83
76.4 in
Width
75.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
48.8 in
Height
56 in
104.3
174.3
115.9
198.6
174.3 in
Length
198.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
3649 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
1168 lb
24.25 %

General
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
4S
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
CSPA, DKAA
Engine Code
M 279.980

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
602 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
413 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
▶ REPLAY
6.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.76 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
6.06 lb/hp
7.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
18 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
339 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
339 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
225.5 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
253.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
584 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data