Car comparison

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10vsAston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI R8 Coupe (42)

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010
VS

Aston Martin DBS V12

5.9 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    316 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    323 hp/t
    241 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.1 L/100 km
    11.1 mpg US
    13.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
525hp391kW
517hp386kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
1,925kg4,244lb
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Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
61.1s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
476km296mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,434mm175in
4,721mm186in
Width
1,930mm76in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,638mm64in
-
Rear track
1,595mm63in
-
Trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
90L
78L
CO2 emissions
326g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V126,500 rpm5,750 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
12.6 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 has 8 hp more than Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
1,695 kg
3,737 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
316 km/h
196 mph
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
307 km/h
191 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V103.9 s
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V124.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 2.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
647 km
402 mi
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
476 km
296 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
3.9 s
316 km/h
196 mph
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.3 s
307 km/h
191 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
3.9 s
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
4.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
525 hp
391 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.3 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
476 km
296 mi
CO2 score
326 g/km
-
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km28.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi46.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year4,305 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 172 km (107 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Has 40 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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