2007 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5.
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, 2007 Audi A8 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
