The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10) vs. Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 114,800
€ 177,500
€ 114,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 177,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes CL 500 is 24.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus.
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
55.8
73.7
83.9
48.9
76
79.9
73.7 in
Width
76 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.8 in
Height
48.9 in
116.3
199.4
104.3
174.8
199.4 in
Length
174.8 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.3 %
General
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
C216
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
CTPA
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
541 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
383 hp
541 hp
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
391 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
155 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.81 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
11.48 lb/hp
6.81 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
462 mi
Range
361 mi
Mercedes CL 500
462 mi
361 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
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).
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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
229.2 kWh
244.5 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
