The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S PDK (08 - 12) vs. Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 108,900
€ 122,500
€ 108,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 122,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S is 0.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé V8.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé V8
51.2
72.9
80.8
49.3
75
79.9
72.9 in
Width
75 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.2 in
Height
49.3 in
92.5
174.6
104.3
174.8
174.6 in
Length
174.8 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé V8
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.51 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé V8
997
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé V8
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
380 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
310 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé V8
183 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
▶ REPLAY
9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
9.19 lb/hp
8.63 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
22 mpg
19 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
15 mpg
city
12 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
396 mi
Range
376 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
396 mi
376 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
235 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
198.9 kWh
235 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé V8
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
717 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
