The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 117,600
€ 165,100
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 165,100
ⓘ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 V8 is 25.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 6.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 600.
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 600
49.3
75
79.9
55.9
73.7
83.9
75 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 V8
Mercedes CL 600
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
1213 lb
25.18 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 600
42
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 600
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CNDA
Engine Code
M 275.953
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
424 hp
510 hp
Mercedes CL 600
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
317 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 600
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 600
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 600
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8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.45 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
8.5 lb/hp
9.45 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 600
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
17 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes CL 600
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
328 mi
Range
405 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
328 mi
405 mi
Mercedes CL 600
Environmental Impact
269.1 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).
261.5 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
269.1 kWh
261.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 600
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 600
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
