2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus Quattro vs. 2010 Audi S5 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro
To start off, both 2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus Quattro and 2010 Audi S5 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus Quattro (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Audi S5 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus Quattro should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi S5 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S5 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro weights approximately 205 kg more than 2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus Quattro.
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, both vehicles can yield 440 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus Quattro | 2010 Audi S5 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | S5 | S5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 354 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
