The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium quattro S tronic (19 - 19)
€ 127,500
€ 222,000
€ 127,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 222,000
ⓘ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 S 500 Coupé is 23.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium.
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
55.6
74.8
83
48.7
76.4
80.2
74.8 in
Width
76.4 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.6 in
Height
48.7 in
115.9
197.9
104.3
174.4
197.9 in
Length
174.4 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
4608 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
926 lb
20.1 %
General
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
C217
Generation
4S
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
DMWA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
612 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
449 hp
612 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
155 mph
Maximum Speed
206 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
141 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
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10.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
10.26 lb/hp
6.02 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
27 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
565 mi
Range
346 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
565 mi
346 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
166.7 kWh
248.2 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI V10 Decennium
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















