The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (07 - 10)
€ 129,100

€ 109,100

€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,100
ⓘ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 560 Coupé is 23.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
55.7
74.8
83
49.3
75
79.9
74.8 in
Width
75 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.7 in
Height
49.3 in
115.9
198.1
104.3
174.4
198.1 in
Length
174.4 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
4575 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
970 lb
21.2 %

General
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
C217
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560 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 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
BYH

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
463 hp
414 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 560 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
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
9.88 lb/hp
8.71 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
24 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
16 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
507 mi
Range
336 mi
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
507 mi
336 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
263.3 kWh
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
185.7 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
378 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data