The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé LMX quattro S tronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 210,000
Audi R8 Coupé LMX € 125,700
Mercedes CL 500
€ 210,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,700
ⓘ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 LMX is 25.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 7 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
Mercedes CL 500
76 in
Width
73.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
48.9 in
Height
55.9 in
174.8 in
Length
200.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
Mercedes CL 500
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb
Weight Difference:
992 lb
21.22 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
Mercedes CL 500
42
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
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
CTPB
Engine Code
M 278.920
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
562 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
562 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
Mercedes CL 500
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
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6.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
6.55 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
18 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
361 mi
Range
521 mi
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
361 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
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).
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).
187.5 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
244.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé LMX
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data