The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S PDK (12 - 15) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (07 - 10)
€ 115,800
€ 109,100
€ 115,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,100
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
51
72.9
77.9
49.3
75
79.9
72.9 in
Width
75 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51 in
Height
49.3 in
96.5
176.8
104.3
174.4
176.8 in
Length
174.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.8 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
991
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BYH
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
395 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
395 hp
414 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
325 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
185 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
8.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
8.59 lb/hp
8.71 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
26 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
19 mpg
city
11 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
464 mi
Range
336 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
464 mi
336 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
263.3 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
172.4 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
783 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
