The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)

€ 122,500
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi R8 Coupé V8
€ 125,000
 Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Coupé
€ 122,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000

ⓘ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 23.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
75
79.9
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
74.8
83
75 in
Width
74.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
104.3
174.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
115.9
197.9
174.8 in
Length
197.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
3660 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.23 %
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)

General

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
42
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CNDA
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
424 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé

Performance

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé V8

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé

▶ REPLAY
8.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.97 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
8.63 lb/hp
9.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
19 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
376 mi
Range
599 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
376 mi
599 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
235 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
235 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data