The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)

€ 193,000
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
€ 119,600
 Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) Mercedes CL 500
€ 193,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,600

ⓘ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 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI is 24.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
48.9
Blueprint Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
76
79.9
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
73.7
83.9
76 in
Width
73.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
48.9 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
104.3
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
116.3
199.4
174.6 in
Length
199.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
3638 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
871 lb
19.32 %
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)

General

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
42
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CMPA
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
552 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
552 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CL 500
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
398 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500

Performance

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500

▶ REPLAY
6.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 lb/hp
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
6.59 lb/hp
11.77 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
336 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
336 mi
462 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
386 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data