2011 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2011 Audi A8. (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2012 Audi R8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A8 | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | R8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
