The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 144,000
€ 128,800
€ 144,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,800
ⓘ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 23.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
48.8
76.4
80.2
55.6
74.8
83
76.4 in
Width
74.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
48.8 in
Height
55.6 in
104.3
174.3
115.9
197.9
174.3 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
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
937 lb
20.34 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
DKAB
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
533 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
6.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
6.89 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
19 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
416 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
416 mi
565 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
235 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).
166.7 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
235 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
