Car comparison

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8

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

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AUDI S5 Coupe (8T)

4.2 FSI V8

354 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

CL 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,675 kg
    3,693 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8

  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
Power
354hp264kW
388hp289kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
744km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,625mm182in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
490L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
90L
CO2 emissions
256g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V87,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
354 hp
264 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 has 34 hp more than AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
1,970 kg
4,343 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V85.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V85.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 has more power, AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8: 1.3 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
593 km
368 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
744 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.4 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
744 km
462 mi
CO2 score
256 g/km
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 151 km (94 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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