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2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
2008 Audi R8

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2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
MSRP $130,500 - $241,000
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2008 Audi R8
MSRP $139,000 - $150,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V12 Gas V8
Gas V8
Displacement
5.5L/336 6.0L/365 6.2L/379 5.5L/333
4.2L/254
Fuel System
TBD
FSI Direct
Horsepower
510 hp @ 5000 rpm 603 hp @ 4800 rpm 518 hp @ 6800 rpm 382 hp @ 6000 rpm
420 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque
612 ft-lb @ 1800-3500 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2000-4000 rpm 465 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm 391 ft-lb @ 2800-4800 rpm
317 ft-lb @ 4500-6000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission 5-speed automatic transmission w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission
6-speed R tronic automatic transmission-inc: "shift-by-wire" technology, automatic & sport modes 6-speed manual transmission w/dry double-plate clutch
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
15.5 - 19.2 L/100 km
16.1 - 16.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.5 - 12.0 L/100 km
10.2 - 10.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.5 - 19.2 L/100 km
10.2 - 16.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L
90.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Standard
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
2
Front Head Room
937 mm
958 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
1,506 mm
1,331 mm
Rear Head Room
925 mm
N/A
Rear Leg Room
818 mm
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
1,402 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
490 L
99 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,954 mm
2,649 mm
Length, Overall
5,065 - 5,085 mm
4,432 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,872 mm
1,905 mm
Height, Overall
1,417 - 1,420 mm
1,252 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,091 - 2,270 kg
1,635 - 1,640 kg
Front Tire Size
TBD P255/40R19 P255/35R20
P235/40R18
Rear Tire Size
TBD P275/40R19 P275/35R20
P285/35R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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Vehicle Information
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