2017 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible

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What is the main difference between R8 Convertible and S-Class Convertible?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible, which is $43,700 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Audi R8 Convertible. Also, the 2017 R8 Convertible has a more powerful engine than the 2017 S-Class Convertible, and it gets 3 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, not only R8 Convertible is slightly smaller, but it's also shorter than the S-Class Convertible. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible seats two more the Audi R8 Convertible. Among similarities are the body structure and market segment.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 5.2 L, Auto, AWD
  • 4.7 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$175,100
$131,400
Engine
Engine
5.2L V-10
4.7L V-8 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
540 hp
449 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
3.5 sec
4.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
14 MPG
17 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
22 MPG
25 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
17 MPG
20 MPG
Width
Width
80.2 in
83.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.4 in
76.0 in
Length
Length
174.3 in
198.6 in
Height
Height
49.0 in
56.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
104.3 in
124.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
92.5 ft2
104.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.5 in
39.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.0 in
41.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
59.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
-
37.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
-
43.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
-
59.1 in

Costs

2017 Audi R8 Convertible

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,100
$3,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$1,719 (2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 Cabriolet)
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
$70,383
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