2011 Audi A5 vs. 2011 Audi A7
To start off, both 2011 Audi A5 and 2011 Audi A7 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A7 (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A7 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Audi A7 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A5 | 2011 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A5 | A7 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |
