2011 Audi A5 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2011 Audi A5 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz S 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 A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (254 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. 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 Mercedes-Benz S (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A5 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A5 | S |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 5096 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 90 L |
