2011 Audi R8 vs. 2011 Audi S5
To start off, both 2011 Audi R8 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 R8 and 2011 Audi S5 are equipped with a 4,200 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 Audi S5. (354 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi S5.
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 S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi R8 | 2011 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | R8 | S5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
