The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (07 - 10) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
€ 154,700

€ 117,000

€ 154,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000
ⓘ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 63 AMG is 25.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
55.8
73.7
83.9
49.3
75
79.9
73.7 in
Width
75 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.8 in
Height
49.3 in
116.3
200.2
104.3
174.4
200.2 in
Length
174.4 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
4597 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
981 lb
21.34 %

General
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
C216
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
CNDA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
518 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
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 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
8.87 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
16 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
386 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
386 mi
350 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
252 kWh
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
274.7 kWh
252 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
937 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data