The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 193,000
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
€ 127,500
 Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes S 500 Coupé
€ 193,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500

ⓘ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 23.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
48.9
Blueprint Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
76
79.9
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
74.8
83
76 in
Width
74.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
48.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
104.3
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
115.9
197.9
174.6 in
Length
197.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
3638 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
970 lb
21.05 %
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
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
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 S 500 Coupé
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CMPA
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
552 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
552 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé

Performance

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

164 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
336 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
336 mi
565 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
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).
166.7 kWh
Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 GT Coupé 5.2 FSI
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
386 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data