2011 Audi R8 vs. 2011 BMW 135
To start off, both 2011 Audi R8 and 2011 BMW 135 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2011 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 135.
Because 2011 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, 2011 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, 2011 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 135. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi R8 | 2011 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | R8 | 135 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 Length | 4435 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
