The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 560 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 122,500
€ 129,100
€ 122,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,100
ⓘ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 23.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
49.3
75
79.9
55.7
74.8
83
75 in
Width
74.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.3 in
Height
55.7 in
104.3
174.8
115.9
198.1
174.8 in
Length
198.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
3660 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
915 lb
20 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 560 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 560 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CNDA
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
424 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
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8.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
8.63 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
19 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
376 mi
Range
507 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
376 mi
507 mi
Mercedes S 560 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).
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).
185.7 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
235 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Mercedes S 560 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
