The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)

€ 119,600
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) Mercedes CL 500
€ 153,000
 Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
€ 119,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 153,000

ⓘ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 Mercedes CL 500 is 24.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI.
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
73.7
83.9
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
76
79.9
73.7 in
Width
76 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.8 in
Height
49.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
116.3
199.4
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
104.3
174.6
199.4 in
Length
174.6 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
16.88 %
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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