The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 120,600
![Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_CL_C216-10.png)
€ 147,100
![Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Audi_R8_42.webp)
€ 120,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,100
ⓘ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 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 6.6 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI.
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
55.9
73.7
83.9
49.3
76
79.9
73.7 in
Width
76 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
49.3 in
116.3
200.6
104.3
174.6
200.6 in
Length
174.6 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
![Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_CL_C216-10.png)
Weight Difference:
827 lb
18.12 %
![Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_R8_42.png)
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
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.920
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
429 hp
518 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
516 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
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.21 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
10.64 lb/hp
7.21 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
25 mpg
16 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
543 mi
Range
375 mi
Mercedes CL 500
543 mi
375 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
282.3 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
179.9 kWh
282.3 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data