The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 117,600
€ 226,100
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 226,100
ⓘ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 25.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 65 AMG.
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
49.3
75
79.9
55.8
73.7
83.9
75 in
Width
73.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
49.3 in
Height
55.8 in
104.3
174.8
116.3
200.2
174.8 in
Length
200.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
1334 lb
27.01 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
CNDA
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
424 hp
604 hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
317 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
8.5 lb/hp
8.18 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
17 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
328 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
328 mi
386 mi
Mercedes CL 65 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).
274.7 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
269.1 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
