If you’ve been a fan of the supercar segment for a while, you’ve probably noticed how competitive it can be between the most popular models. One popular choice in the market is the Audi R8 coupe, however, can it win against one of our most popular coupes? While Audi may have a better chance at winning against BMW or Acura, McLaren creates a bigger challenge for the brand. If you are curious to see how Audi stacks up against McLaren, keep on reading. On this page, we will be comparing the 2020 McLaren 570S to the 2021 Audi R8 Coupe.
Starting out in the comparison, the 2021 Audi R8 Coupe gains a point by offering a lower starting MSRP by about $50,000 which might be a positive for anyone just starting out with supercars. However, moving on to their engine performance, the McLaren 570S provides more exhilaration with 562 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Finally, the McLaren 570S continues to provide excitement by beating the Audi R8’s acceleration time by 0.4 seconds.
2020 McLaren 570S | VS |
2021 Audi R8 Coupe |
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$192,500 | Starting MSRP |
$142,700 |
562 hp | Engine Power | 532 hp |
443 lb-ft | Engine Torque | 398 lb-ft |
3.2 seconds | 0-60 mph | 3.6 seconds |
Looking at our comparison above, you can see that although the battle was close, the 2020 McLaren 570S win with its exhilarating performance. In addition to its powerful engine, the standard and available performance features of this coupe help it achieve exciting performance whether you’re on the track or on the road. These features include 7-speed Seamless Shift Gearbox, Launch Control, Pirelli P Zero™ tires, Traction Control, and three handling modes.
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