2011 Audi A7 vs. 2011 Audi S5
To start off, both 2011 Audi A7 and 2011 Audi S5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Audi A7 and 2011 Audi S5 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S5 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Audi A7. (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A7.
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:
| 2011 Audi A7 | 2011 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A7 | S5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
