2011 Nissan Murano vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Murano and 2011 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 61 kg more than 2011 Audi A5.
Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Murano. 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 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Murano | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Murano | A5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |
