The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10)

€ 128,800
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Coupé
€ 116,500
 Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10) Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
€ 128,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500

ⓘ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 S 500 Coupé is 23.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10)
75
79.9
74.8 in
Width
75 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.6 in
Height
49.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10)
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 4.2 FSI
4608 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
992 lb
21.53 %
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
C217
Generation
42
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
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
BYH
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
449 hp
414 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
10.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.73 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
10.26 lb/hp
8.73 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
27 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
565 mi
350 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
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).
252 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
166.7 kWh
252 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
512 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
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