1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 69 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2010 Audi A5.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | 500 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 64 L |
