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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusvsAston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12

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

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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10 plus

550 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Aston Martin Vanquish II

6.0 V12

573 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12

  • Most powerful
    573 hp
    427 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.4 L/100 km
    11.0 mpg US
    13.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    335 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    542 km
    337 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusAston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Power
550hp410kW
573hp427kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,739kg3,834lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
-
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
55.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
329hp/t246kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
503km313mi
Calculated
542km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,692mm185in
Width
1,929mm76in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,294mm51in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,638mm64in
-
Rear track
1,595mm63in
-
Trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
78L
CO2 emissions
346g/km
335g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusAston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus8,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V126,750 rpm5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusAston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
12.1 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
198 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
550 hp
410 kW
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW

Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12 has 23 hp more than AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus and Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
1,739 kg
3,834 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
319 km/h
198 mph
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
295 km/h
183 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus3.8 s
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V124.1 s

Although Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12 has more power, AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus and Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12: 0.3 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 0.5 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
329 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
503 km
313 mi
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
542 km
337 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
550 hp
410 kW
3.8 s
319 km/h
198 mph
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
4.1 s
295 km/h
183 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
3.8 s
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.1 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Aston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
329 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusAston MartinVanquish II6.0 V12
Power
550 hp
410 kW
573 hp
427 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.1 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,739 kg
3,834 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Range score
503 km
313 mi
542 km
337 mi
CO2 score
346 g/km
335 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
329 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 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) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusAston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus

  • Is 169 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Aston Martin Vanquish II 6.0 V12

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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