Car comparison

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8

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

New comparison

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T)

4.2 FSI V8

354 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

CL 550 V8

382 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8

  • Most powerful
    382 hp
    285 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

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 highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
Power
354hp264kW
382hp285kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
-
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
77.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
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
-

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 S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 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 550 V86,000 rpm3,000 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 550 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
19.3 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
8.8 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
171 km/h
106 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 550 V8
382 hp
285 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8 has 28 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 550 V8: 28 hp (21 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 550 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 550 V8
2,035 kg
4,486 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 550 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 550 V85.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8 has more power, AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 550 V8
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

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 550 V8
382 hp
285 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 550 V8
Power
382 hp
285 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
382 hp
285 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
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
-
CO2 score
256 g/km
-
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
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 360 kg lighter
  • Has 24 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
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8
Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

4.2 FSI V8
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8vsAUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
CL 550 V8
CL 600 V12
VS
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8vsMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
4.2 FSI V8
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8vsAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
CL 550 V8
CL 600 V12
VS
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8vsMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
4.2 FSI V8
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8vsAUDIS5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
CL 550 V8
CL 600 V12
VS
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8vsMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
4.2 FSI V8
3.0 TDI V6
VS
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8vsAUDIS5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
CL 550 V8
CL 600 V12
VS
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8vsMercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
4.2 FSI V8
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8vsAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
CL 550 V8
E 500 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8vsMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
4.2 FSI V8
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8vsAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
CL 550 V8
E 500 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8vsMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 vs Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8 - car comparison - FastVsFaster