The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 159,200

€ 227,800

€ 159,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 227,800
ⓘ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 is 25.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 6.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 65 AMG.
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
49.3
76
79.9
55.9
73.7
83.9
76 in
Width
73.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
49.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
174.8
116.3
200.6
174.8 in
Length
200.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4949 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5831 lb

Weight Difference:
1157 lb
23.38 %

General
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
42
Generation
C216
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 275.982

4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V10
518 hp
621 hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V10
391 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
7.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V10
7.32 lb/hp
7.97 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V10
18 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
427 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V10
427 mi
391 mi
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
270.9 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V10
248.2 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
491 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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