When a so called supercar can't even beat a similarly powered heavy 4 seater around a track... but who said R8 are decent handling cars?
Audi R8 V10 Performance vs BMW M8 Competition
| Category | R8 V10 Performance | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.2 l V10 | 4.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 620 / 612 | 625 / 617 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 580 / 428 | 750 / 553 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1650 / 3638 | 1893 / 4173 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 376 / 371 | 330 / 326 |
| Average price | €210,000 | €178,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | R8 V10 Performance | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim GP | 1:52.20 | 1:52.40 |
| EuroSpeedway Lausitz | 1:32.11 | 1:31.33 |
| Nürburgring GP Sprint | 1:35.40 | 1:38.40 |
| Sachsenring | 1:32.77 | 1:31.33 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | R8 V10 Performance | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.1 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 2.9 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 4.3 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 5.6 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 6.0 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 7.4 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 9.0 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 14.8 s | 17.5 s |
| 0 - 280 kph | 21.2 s | 24.9 s |
| 1000 m | 19.4 s @ 273.0 kph | 20.0 s @ 265.0 kph |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 7.4 s @ 109.4 mph | 7.6 s @ 107.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 10.6 s @ 134.5 mph | 10.7 s @ 129.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 17.8 s @ 162.2 mph | 18.4 s @ 156.6 mph |
| Est. 1 mile | 28.5 s @ 183.9 mph | 30.3 s @ 177.1 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | R8 V10 Performance | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.9 s | 2.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.3 s | 3.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.9 s | 2.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.2 s | 3.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.1 s | 4.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 10.9 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.6 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 10.7 s | 6.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.3 s | 8.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 25.6 s | 11.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 1.6 s | 1.9 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | R8 V10 Performance | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 9 m (31 ft) | 8 m (27 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (104 ft) | 32 m (104 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 55 m (179 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 120 m (393 ft) | 126 m (414 ft) |
General performance
| Category | R8 V10 Performance | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 331 kph (206 mph) | 305 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 10.4 s @ 745 ft | 10.3 s @ 712 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.99 g (10 m/s²) | 0.96 g (9 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.2 kph (44.9 mph) | 71.2 kph (44.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
Summary
| Category | R8 V10 Performance | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 393 | 391 |
| Straight line speed | 3211 | 3897 |
| Total | 3604 | 4288 |
Verdict
M8 Competition is the fastest by a small margin.
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hostboy 2y ago
How the hell are both of these cars slower from 100 to 200 km/h than a Ferrari F40 from the 19freaking80s??
