Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro vs Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG
| Category | CLK 63 AMG | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 481 / 475 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 630 / 465 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1772 / 3907 | 1604 / 3536 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 272 / 268 | 262 / 258 |
| Average price | €95,000 | €116,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | CLK 63 AMG | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Balocco | 3:07.98 | 2:52.78 |
| Kyalami | 2:15.20 | 2:04.80 |
| Winton (National Circuit) | 1:42.75 | 1:35.20 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.40 | 1:12.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | CLK 63 AMG | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.4 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.1 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.1 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.6 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.3 s | 14.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.1 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.7 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.5 s | 12.5 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | CLK 63 AMG | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.8 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.2 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.3 s | 8.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.5 s | 9.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 14.5 s | 12.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 19.4 s | 17.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.5 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.6 s | 11.6 s |
General performance
| Category | CLK 63 AMG | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 301 kph (187 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.7 s @ 1388 ft | 13.9 s @ 994 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) | 69.8 kph (43.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 15.3 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) | 10.8 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 144 m (471 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
Summary
| Category | CLK 63 AMG | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 79 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 91 | 100 |
| Overall | 84 | 100 |
Verdict
R8 4.2 FSI Quattro is the fastest by considerable margin.
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