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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusvsFerrari California T 3.9 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

Ferrari California T

3.9 V8

560 hp3855 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Highest torque
    755 Nm
    557 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    250 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    241 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusFerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
550hp410kW
560hp418kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
755Nm557lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
-
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
11.2s
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
465Nm/t311lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
503km313mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
3,855cc235cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,570mm180in
Width
1,929mm76in
1,910mm75in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,322mm52in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,631mm64in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
100L
241L
Max trunk volume-
340L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
75L
78L
CO2 emissions
346g/km
250g/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 plusFerrari California T 3.9 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari California T 3.9 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V87,500 rpm4,750 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusFerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
11.2 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
202 km/h
126 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
560 hp
418 kW

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 has 10 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 Ferrari California T 3.9 V8: 10 hp (7 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
755 Nm
557 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
1,625 kg
3,583 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
315 km/h
196 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V83.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 0.2 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 4.4 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
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
743 km
462 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
560 hp
418 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.6 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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 plusFerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
755 Nm
557 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.6 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in
Range score
503 km
313 mi
743 km
462 mi
CO2 score
346 g/km
250 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusFerrari California T 3.9 V8
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 215 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 240 km (149 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 141 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 96 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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