The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12)
€ 122,500
€ 247,000
€ 122,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 247,000
ⓘ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 V8 is 11.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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
174.8
107.9
185.9
174.8 in
Length
185.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.06 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CNDA
Engine Code
AM08
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
424 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé V8
317 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
186 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
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8.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
8.63 lb/hp
7.33 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
19 mpg
15 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
376 mi
Range
313 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
376 mi
313 mi
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Environmental Impact
235 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).
293.7 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
235 kWh
293.7 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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
