The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10) vs. Aston Martin DBS Coupé (07 - 12)
€ 116,500
€ 242,400
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 242,400
ⓘ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 Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI is 11.4 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
49.3
75
79.9
50.4
75
82.9
75 in
Width
75 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
49.3 in
Height
50.4 in
104.3
174.4
107.9
185.9
174.4 in
Length
185.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.24 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
42
Generation
VH1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYH
Engine Code
AM08
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
414 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
187 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.73 lb/hp
7.33 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
18 mpg
14 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
350 mi
Range
296 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
350 mi
296 mi
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Environmental Impact
252 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).
310.8 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
252 kWh
310.8 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
512 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
