The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - 18)
€ 159,200
![Audi R8 Coupé V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_R8_42-12.png)
€ 101,700
![Mercedes S 450 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_C217-18.webp)
€ 159,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,700
ⓘ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 V10 is 23.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
49.3
76
79.9
55.7
74.8
83
76 in
Width
74.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.3 in
Height
55.7 in
104.3
174.8
115.9
198.1
174.8 in
Length
198.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb
![Audi R8 Coupé V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_R8_42-12.png)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
16.11 %
![Mercedes S 450 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_C217-18.png)
General
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
42
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
M 276.824
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4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V10
518 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V10
391 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi R8 Coupé V10
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 450 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
7.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V10
7.32 lb/hp
11.8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V10
18 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
427 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V10
427 mi
559 mi
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
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).
168.7 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V10
248.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
491 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V10
Mercedes S 450 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data