2011 Audi R8 vs. 2010 Audi S5
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi S5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi S5 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2010 Audi S5. (354 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi S5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S5 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2011 Audi R8.
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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Audi R8 | 2010 Audi S5 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | R8 | S5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 525 HP | 354 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1252 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |