2010 Audi R8 vs. 2011 BMW 135
To start off, 2011 BMW 135 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2011 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 135 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2010 Audi R8.
Because 2010 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 135. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi R8 | 2011 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | R8 | 135 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1252 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
