The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 227,800
€ 122,500
€ 227,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 122,500
ⓘ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 65 AMG is 25.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.6 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé V8.
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
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 65 AMG
Audi R8 Coupé V8
4949 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
5831 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
1290 lb
26.06 %
General
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Coupé V8
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code
CNDA

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
621 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Performance
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Coupé V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
▶ REPLAY
7.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
7.97 lb/hp
8.63 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
16 mpg
19 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
391 mi
Range
376 mi
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
391 mi
376 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
270.9 kWh
235 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Audi R8 Coupé V8
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
882 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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