The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10)
€ 177,500
€ 114,800
€ 177,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,800
ⓘ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 V10 plus is 24.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes CL 500
48.9
76
79.9
55.8
73.7
83.9
76 in
Width
73.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
48.9 in
Height
55.8 in
104.3
174.8
116.3
199.4
174.8 in
Length
199.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes CL 500
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.3 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes CL 500
42
Generation
C216
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes CL 500
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CTPA
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
541 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
541 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CL 500
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
398 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes CL 500
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
6.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
6.81 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
18 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
361 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
361 mi
462 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
244.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
