Car comparison

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10vsMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI R8 Coupe (42)

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005

AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

507 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    316 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    323 hp/t
    241 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.1 L/100 km
    11.1 mpg US
    13.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
525hp391kW
507hp378kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
13.8s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
23.3L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
405km252mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,434mm175in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,930mm76in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,365mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,638mm64in
-
Rear track
1,595mm63in
-
Trunk volume
100L
435L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
90L
62L
CO2 emissions
326g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V86,800 rpm5,250 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
13.8 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp
378 kW

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
1,685 kg
3,715 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
316 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V103.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V84.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
647 km
402 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
405 km
252 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
3.9 s
316 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp
378 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
4.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.3 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
405 km
252 mi
CO2 score
326 g/km
-
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK15.3 L/100 km15.4 mpg US18.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km26.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi43.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal2,295 L606 US gal505 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year4,016 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 242 km (151 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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