Car comparison

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusvsAUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

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

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    317 km/h
    197 mph
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    581 km
    361 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    246 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
550hp410kW
450hp336kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.4s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
10.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.2s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,649mm183in
Width
1,929mm76in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,366mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,582mm62in
Trunk volume
100L
455L
Max trunk volume-
829L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
75L
61L
CO2 emissions
299g/km
246g/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 plusAUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
15.4 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
183 km/h
114 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus has 100 hp more than AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 100 hp (75 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 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
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
1,715 kg
3,781 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
317 km/h
197 mph
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 plus3.5 s
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V84.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus and AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 1.0 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
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 2.4 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
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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
581 km
361 mi
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
581 km
361 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
3.5 s
317 km/h
197 mph
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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/h3.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 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/h3.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus 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
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
3.5 s
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.5 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
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
4.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
Range score
581 km
361 mi
581 km
361 mi
CO2 score
299 g/km
246 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 plusAUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 52 km/h (32 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 82 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 0 km (0 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 355 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 53 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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