The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)

€ 125,700
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) Mercedes CL 500
€ 111,100
 Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
€ 125,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100

ⓘ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 Mercedes CL 500 is 26.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.6 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
73.7
83.9
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
75
79.9
73.7 in
Width
75 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
49.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
116.3
200.6
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
200.6 in
Length
174.4 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
1069 lb
22.87 %
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.920
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
429 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
10.9 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
24 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
328 mi
Mercedes CL 500
521 mi
328 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
269.1 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
187.5 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
959 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data