Car comparison

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 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) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011

AMG C 63 Black Series V8

517 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    331 hp/t
    247 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Power
525hp391kW
517hp386kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
324hp/t242kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
-
Width
1,929mm76in
-
Height
1,252mm49in
-
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
-
Front track
1,638mm64in
-
Rear track
1,595mm63in
-
Trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
90L
-
CO2 emissions
346g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
12.2 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
199 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
517 hp
386 kW

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 has 8 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
1,560 kg
3,439 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
316 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V103.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V84.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: 0.3 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: 2.7 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
3.9 s
316 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
517 hp
386 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 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)Facelift 20125.2 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
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
4.2 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.2 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Range score
604 km
375 mi
-
CO2 score
346 g/km
-
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 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) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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