The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)

€ 116,500
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10) R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
€ 153,000
 Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 153,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI is 0.2 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10)
75
79.9
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
76
79.9
75 in
Width
76 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49.3 in
Height
49.3 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
104.3
174.6
174.4 in
Length
174.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.52 %
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)

General

R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
42
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BYH
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
414 hp
518 hp
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI

Performance

R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
187 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
8.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 lb/hp
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.73 lb/hp
7.24 lb/hp
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
17 mpg
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
18 mpg
17 mpg
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
402 mi
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
350 mi
402 mi
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
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).
263.3 kWh
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
252 kWh
263.3 kWh
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
512 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data