| 2012 XKR-S Coupe | 2012 Audi R8 4.2 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2012 Nissan GT-R Premium | |
| MSRP | $132,000 | $114,200 | $140,440 | $89,950 |
| Destination Charge | $875 | $1,250 | $875 | $1,000 |
| 0-60 mph (s) | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| 1/4 mile (seconds) | 12.5 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| 1/4 mile (speed) | 111 | 107 | 111 | 114 |
| Horsepower (hp) | 550 @ 6,000RPM | 430 @ 7,900RPM | 518 @ 6,800RPM | 530 @ 6,400RPM |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) | 502 @ 2,500RPM | 316 @ 4,500RPM | 465 @ 5,200RPM | 448 @ 3,200RPM |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone | Double wishbone | Multi-link | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Short and long arm | Double wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Steering activation | Hydraulic power-assist | Hydraulic power-assist | Hydraulic power-assist | Hydraulic power-assist |
| Steering type | Rack-pinion | Rack-pinion | Rack-pinion | Rack-pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | Yes | Servotronic | Yes | Yes |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | Brembo 4-wheel disc |
| Tires | P255/35YR20 BSW performance | P235/35YR19 BSW performance | P255/35ZR19 BSW performance | P255/40YR20 BSW run flat performance |
| Wheel appearance | Grey | Painted | Painted | Painted |
| Wheel material | Forged aluminum | Forged aluminum | AMG aluminum | Forged aluminum |
| Wheel diameter | 20" | 19" | 19" | 20" |
| Wheel width (front) | 9" | 8.5" | 8.5" | 9.5" |
| Wheel width (rear) | 10.5" | 11" | 9.5" | 10.5" |
| Fuel economy - city (mpg) | 15 | 11 | 12 | 16 |
| Fuel economy - highway (mpg) | 22 | 20 | 19 | 23 |
| Fuel economy - combined (mpg) | 18 | 15 | 15 | 19 |
| Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded |
| Fuel tank (gal.) | 16 | 24 | 21 | 19 |
| Engine liters (cu.in.) | 5 | 4.2 | 6.2 | 3.8 |
| Cylinders | V-8 | V-8 | V-8 | V-6 |
| Horsepower (hp) | 550 @ 6,000RPM | 430 @ 7,900RPM | 518 @ 6,800RPM | 530 @ 6,400RPM |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) | 502 @ 2,500RPM | 316 @ 4,500RPM | 465 @ 5,200RPM | 448 @ 3,200RPM |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel | Quattro all-wheel drive | Rear-wheel | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed auto-shift manual |
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/SIRIUS Satellite | AM/FM/SIRIUS Satellite | AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM Satellite | AM/FM/SiriusXM Satellite |
| CD | 6-disc | Single | 6-disc | Single |
| External digital memory control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice activated audio control | None | None | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 8 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Seating capacity | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Passenger volume (cu.ft.) | N/A | N/A | 51 | 79 |
| Maximum interior cargo volume (cu.ft.) | 11.7 | 3.5 | 10.2 | 8.8 |
| Basic months | 48 | 48 | 48 | 36 |
| Basic distance (miles) | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 36,000 |
| Scheduled maintenance months | 48 | 12 | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled maintenance distance (miles) | 50,000 | 5,000 | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside assistance months | 48 | 48 | unlimited | N/A |
| Roadside assistance distance (miles) | 50,000 | unlimited | unlimited | N/A |