2009 Audi A5 vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A5 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1646 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A5 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 125 L |
