The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)

€ 117,600
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15) Audi R8 Coupé V8
€ 248,100
 Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 248,100

ⓘ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 65 AMG Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15)
75
79.9
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
75.3
83
75 in
Width
75.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15)
104.3
174.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
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 65 AMG Coupé
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1213 lb
25.18 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)

General

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
42
Generation
C217
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 S 65 AMG Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
CNDA
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
424 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
317 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé

Performance

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé V8

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé

▶ REPLAY
8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.76 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
8.5 lb/hp
7.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
17 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
328 mi
Range
418 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
328 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 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).
225.5 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
269.1 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data