The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes CL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (10 - 14)
€ 117,600
€ 163,100
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 163,100
ⓘ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 63 AMG.
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
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 63 AMG
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
1102 lb
23.41 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CNDA
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
424 hp
537 hp
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
317 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
8.5 lb/hp
8.77 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
17 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
11 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
328 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
328 mi
533 mi
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
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).
198.9 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
269.1 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
