The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)

€ 166,000
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
€ 125,000
 Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Coupé
€ 166,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000

ⓘ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 is 23.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
48.7
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
76.4
80.2
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
74.8
83
76.4 in
Width
74.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
48.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
115.9
197.9
174.4 in
Length
197.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
3818 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
657 lb
14.68 %
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)

General

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
4S
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
DKAC
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
562 hp
at 8100 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
562 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
413 lb‑ft
at 6300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé

Performance

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
201 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

154 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé

▶ REPLAY
6.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.97 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
6.79 lb/hp
9.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
18 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
599 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
400 mi
599 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
244.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
478 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
503 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data