2011 Audi A5 vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, both 2011 Audi A5 and 2011 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5.
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 A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 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 A8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A5 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 90 L |
