The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
€ 248,100

€ 111,100

€ 248,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 24.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.7 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
56
75.3
83
49.3
75
79.9
75.3 in
Width
75 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56 in
Height
49.3 in
115.9
198.6
104.3
174.4
198.6 in
Length
174.4 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
1213 lb
25.18 %

General
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
C217
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
CNDA

4
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 S 65 AMG Coupé
621 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
738 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
7.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
7.76 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
20 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
418 mi
Range
328 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
418 mi
328 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
225.5 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 65 AMG Coupé
225.5 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
882 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data