The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DBS Coupé (07 - 12) vs. Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15)
€ 242,400
€ 117,600
€ 242,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Aston Martin DBS Coupé is 11.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
50.4
75
82.9
49.3
75
79.9
75 in
Width
75 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
50.4 in
Height
49.3 in
107.9
185.9
104.3
174.8
185.9 in
Length
174.8 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.53 %
General
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
VH1
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AM08
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
510 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
420 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Performance
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
191 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
7.33 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
14 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
10 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
296 mi
Range
328 mi
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
296 mi
328 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Environmental Impact
310.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
269.1 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
310.8 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
805 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
