The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)
€ 117,600
€ 174,700
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 174,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi R8 Coupé V8 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
49.3
75
79.9
56
75.3
83
75 in
Width
75.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.3 in
Height
56 in
104.3
174.8
115.9
198.6
174.8 in
Length
198.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
959 lb
21.01 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
42
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
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 157.985
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
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
424 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
317 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
8.5 lb/hp
7.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
17 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
328 mi
Range
483 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
328 mi
483 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
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).
195.2 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
269.1 kWh
195.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
