Compare 2012 Audi R8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $196,800 | $140,440 | $61,430 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $183,024 | $130,609 | $57,130 |
| Destination | $1,250 | $875 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Aluminum | Leather/carbon Fibre | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 12-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 12-way Power | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | N/A | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | N/A | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Alcantara Simulated Suede/leather | Leather | DINAMICA/MB-Tex Simulated Suede/leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single, Console Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 7 | 10 Harman/kardon | 12 Harman/kardon |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | Standard | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Mbrace | Mbrace |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Programmable | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | PARKTRONIC | PARKTRONIC |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Composite/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Carbon Fibre | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | With Chrome Bar | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front And Rear | Rear |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | N/A | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Fixed Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | N/A | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade |
| Convertible Top | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Convertible Hardtop | N/A | Retractable | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Spoiler | Wing | Lip | Lip |
| Front Tires | P235/35YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P255/35ZR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P235/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 295/30YR19 | 285/30ZR19 | 255/35ZR18 |
| Wheels | 19" Painted Forged Aluminum | 19" Painted AMG Aluminum | 18" Painted AMG Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.2L V-10 | 6.3L V-8 | 6.3L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | Agility Control |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | 4-corner | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Magnetic Fluid-filled | AMG | AMG |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Magnetic Fluid-filled | AMG | AMG |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | AMG SPEEDSHIFT | AMG SPEEDSHIFT |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 7-spd W/OD | 7-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.08 | 3.06 | 2.85 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.5 " | 180.8 " | 185.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 75.0 " | 71.7 " | 69.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 49.3 " | 51.1 " | 54.6 " |
| Engine | 5.2L V-10 | 6.3L V-8 | 6.3L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 560 @ 8,000 Rpm | 518 @ 6,800 Rpm | 451 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 398 @ 6,500 Rpm | 465 @ 5,200 Rpm | 443 @ 5,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 13 Mpg | 12 Mpg | 13 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 3.6 Seconds | 4.4 Seconds | 4.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 11.7 Seconds | 12.9 Seconds | 12.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 119 Mph | 110 Mph | 114 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 62 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.33/3.65 " | 4.02/3.72 " | 4.02/3.72 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,362 Lbs. | 4,398 Lbs. | 3,935 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,365 Lbs. | 4,905 Lbs. | 4,762 Lbs. |
| Payload | 551 Lbs. | 562 Lbs. | 948 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 " | 100.8 " | 108.9 " |
| Front Track | 64.3 " | 61.8 " | 65.3 " |
| Rear Track | 62.8 " | 61.3 " | 64.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.4 '' | 18.1 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 4.3 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | .30 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.1 " | 42.9 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | N/A | 33.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.0 " | 37.7 " | 37.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | N/A | 35.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.9 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 " | 54.0 " | 54.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 50.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | N/A | 7.2 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 3.5 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 51 Cu.ft. | 81 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.8 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | good |
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | good |
