Car comparison

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

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

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42)

GT 5.2 FSI V10

560 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) · Facelift 2005

AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

582 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2006-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Most powerful
    582 hp
    434 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.1 L/100 km
    12.3 mpg US
    14.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    317 km/h
    197 mph
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    341 hp/t
    255 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
560hp418kW
582hp434kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.9s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
11.0s
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
341hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
330hp/t246kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
453Nm/t303lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
563km350mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,434mm175in
4,650mm183in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,638mm64in
-
Rear track
1,595mm63in
-
Trunk volume
100L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
92L
CO2 emissions
332g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,700 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V86,100 rpm3,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
11.0 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 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
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
128 mph
207 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
560 hp
418 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has 22 hp more than AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
1,765 kg
3,891 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)GT 5.2 FSI V10
317 km/h
197 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 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 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V103.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V84.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has more power, AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 0.2 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)GT 5.2 FSI V10
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10: 0.5 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)GT 5.2 FSI V10
341 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
563 km
350 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
672 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
560 hp
418 kW
3.8 s
317 km/h
197 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW
4.0 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 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 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 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 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)GT 5.2 FSI V10
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
4.0 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)GT 5.2 FSI V10
341 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
582 hp
434 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.0 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Range score
563 km
350 mi
672 km
417 mi
CO2 score
332 g/km
-
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
341 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
330 hp/t
246 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 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Consumption14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.85 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.99 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,728 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 108 km (67 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 290 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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