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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8

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

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

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

AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8

507 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8

  • Highest torque
    610 Nm
    450 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    280 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    550 km
    342 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Power
525hp391kW
507hp378kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
610Nm450lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.8s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t228kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
537km334mi
Calculated
550km342mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
-
Width
1,929mm76in
-
Height
1,244mm49in
-
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
-
Front track
1,638mm64in
-
Rear track
1,595mm63in
-
Trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions
349g/km
280g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm8,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
12.9 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
507 hp
378 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
610 Nm
450 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
1,730 kg
3,814 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
313 km/h
194 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V104.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V84.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: 0.1 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 Spyder (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 AMG Edition 507 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: 2.9 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
537 km
334 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
550 km
342 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
4.1 s
313 km/h
194 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
507 hp
378 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.2 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Range score
537 km
334 mi
550 km
342 mi
CO2 score
349 g/km
280 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 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 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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