Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro vs Mercedes-Benz CL 63 AMG
| Category | CL 63 AMG | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 525 / 518 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 630 / 465 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2079 / 4583 | 1604 / 3536 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 252 / 249 | 262 / 258 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | CL 63 AMG | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.4 s | 14.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.8 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.2 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 24.9 s | 27.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.8 s | 12.5 s |
General performance
| Category | CL 63 AMG | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 301 kph (187 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 16.8 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) | 10.8 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) | 0.99 g (10 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 51 m (166 ft) | 49 m (160 ft) |
Summary
| Category | CL 63 AMG | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 86 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
R8 4.2 FSI Quattro is the fastest by considerable margin.
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