The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15)
€ 165,100
€ 117,600
€ 165,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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 600 is 25.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.6 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé V8.
Mercedes CL 600
Audi R8 Coupé V8
55.9
73.7
83.9
49.3
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
116.3
200.6
104.3
174.8
200.6 in
Length
174.8 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 600
Audi R8 Coupé V8
4817 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
1213 lb
25.18 %
General
Mercedes CL 600
Audi R8 Coupé V8
C216
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 600
Audi R8 Coupé V8
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.953
Engine Code
CNDA
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes CL 600
510 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CL 600
612 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Performance
Mercedes CL 600
Audi R8 Coupé V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 600
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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9.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 600
9.45 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 600
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes CL 600
17 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
405 mi
Range
328 mi
Mercedes CL 600
405 mi
328 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Environmental Impact
261.5 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).
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 600
261.5 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 600
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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
