The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15)
€ 100,600
€ 117,600
€ 100,600
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 S 400 Coupé is 23.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé V8.
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
55.6
74.8
83
49.3
75
79.9
74.8 in
Width
75 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.6 in
Height
49.3 in
115.9
197.9
104.3
174.8
197.9 in
Length
174.8 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
4486 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
882 lb
19.66 %
General
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
C217
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
362 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
369 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
369 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Performance
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
▶ REPLAY
12.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
12.39 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
28 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
21 mpg
city
11 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
599 mi
Range
328 mi
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
599 mi
328 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
269.1 kWh
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
157.2 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
