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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8vsBMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i

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

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

430 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13)

650i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i

  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    206 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    787 km
    489 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
Power
430hp321kW
450hp336kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
60.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
635km395mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,894mm193in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,665mm66in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
100L
460L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions
294g/km
206g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650iPowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87,900 rpm4,500-6,000 rpm8,150 rpm
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i5,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
15.8 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
450 hp
336 kW

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i has 20 hp more than AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
1,795 kg
3,957 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
300 km/h
186 mph
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V84.5 s
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i4.6 s

Although BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i has more power, AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i: 0.1 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 3.7 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
635 km
395 mi
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
787 km
489 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
4.5 s
300 km/h
186 mph
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.6 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 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)650i
Power
430 hp
321 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.6 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Range score
635 km
395 mi
787 km
489 mi
CO2 score
294 g/km
206 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 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
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 650i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 152 km (94 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 360 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 88 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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