2011 Audi A5 vs. 2011 GMC Sierra

To start off, both 2011 Audi A5 and 2011 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 481 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.

Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 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, 2011 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A5.

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