2011 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (328 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
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2011 Audi A8 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A8 | A5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 372 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |