2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 Audi S5
To start off, 2011 Audi S5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S5 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S5. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi S5 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi S5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2011 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | E-350 | S5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 63 L |
