Compare 2021 Audi R8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $196,700 | $185,400 | $121,400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $184,900 | $174,276 | $113,400 |
| Destination | $1,495 | $1,050 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Audi Phone Box Pre-wiring | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | Auto-dimming 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 | Proximity | Proximity |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Adaptive Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 12-way Power | 12-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 12-way Power | 12-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bucket | 50-50 Bucket |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Nappa Leather | Nappa Leather | Merino Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM With 360L AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | Console Mounted Single | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 5 | 13 Burmester | 16 Harman/kardon |
| Amplifier | 140W | 590W | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | MMI Navigation Plus With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | SIDEGUARD | Curtain 1st Row | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | ECall Emergency System | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam With Laser Supplement, Audi Laser Light | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam With Laser Supplement, Icon Adaptive LED Headlights With Laserlight |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Programmable | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Audi Parking System Plus | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Parking Assistant Plus |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob And Smart Device-as-key |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Lane Keeping Assist | Lane Departure Warning |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Standard | 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), 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), Accessories (24 Month/unlimited Mileage) | 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 (36 Month/36,000 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 | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Concealed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Composite/aluminum | Aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Carbon Fibre | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | N/A |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | N/A | Power Open And Close Trunk | Power Open And Close Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Convertible Top | N/A | Power | Power |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Spoiler | Wing | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/30YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P255/40YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/35YR20.0 BSW Run-flat Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 305/30YR20 | 285/35YR20 | 275/30YR20 |
| Wheels | 20" Machined W/painted Accents Forged Aluminum | 20" Machined W/painted Accents AMG Aluminum | 20" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.2L V-10 | 4.0L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Twin Turbo | Twin Turbo |
| 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 | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ All Wheel | XDrive All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Four-wheel Steering | N/A | N/A | Integral Active Steering |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Audi Dynamic Steering | Standard | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | AMG Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Driving Experience Control |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | ESP W/Crosswind Assist | DSC |
| Sequential Shift Control | S Tronic | AMG SPEEDSHIFT | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 9-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.59 | 2.47 | 3.40 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.4 " | 198.9 " | 191.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.4 " | 75.3 " | 74.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 48.7 " | 56.0 " | 53.0 " |
| Engine | 5.2L V-10 | 4.0L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 602 @ 8,100 Rpm | 603 @ 5,500 Rpm | 523 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 413 @ 6,700 Rpm | 664 @ 2,750 Rpm | 553 @ 1,800 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 13 Mpg | 14 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 3.2 Seconds | N/A | 4.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 12.0 Seconds | N/A | 13.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 116 Mph | N/A | 104 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | N/A | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | N/A | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.33/3.65 " | 3.27/3.62 " | 3.50/3.48 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,638 Lbs. | 4,817 Lbs. | 4,736 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,354 Lbs. | N/A | 5,545 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,723 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,954 Lbs. |
| Payload | 551 Lbs. | 992 Lbs. | 772 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 " | 115.9 " | 111.1 " |
| Front Track | 64.8 " | 64.7 " | 64.1 " |
| Rear Track | 63.0 " | 64.7 " | 64.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | N/A | 19.5 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .35 | .32 | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 40.9 " | N/A | 42.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | N/A | 29.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 37.7 " | 38.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 37.6 " | 34.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 60.6 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 53.1 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.1 " | 57.0 " | 57.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 49.5 " | 45.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | N/A | 7.0 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | N/A | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.3 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Poor |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $2.94 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $82,684 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $10,824 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $11,260 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $12,732 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $4,420 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $2,047 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $1,724 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $147,213 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
