2011 Audi R8 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2011 Audi R8 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. 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 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi R8 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R8 | B |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
