The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S (08 - 11) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
€ 98,600
€ 111,100
€ 98,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘ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 S is 0.2 inches longer, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
51.2
71.2
79.1
49.3
75
79.9
71.2 in
Width
75 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.2 in
Height
49.3 in
92.5
174.6
104.3
174.4
174.6 in
Length
174.4 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.27 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
997
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
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 S
380 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
310 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
8.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
8.7 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
22 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
15 mpg
city
11 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
375 mi
Range
328 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
375 mi
328 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
269.1 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
200.8 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
728 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
