2010 Audi A5 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A5 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Audi A5 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | A5 | Panamera |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4625 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |