2012 Acura TL vs. 2012 Audi S5

To start off, both 2012 Acura TL and 2012 Audi S5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Acura TL 2012 Audi S5
Make Acura Audi
Model TL S5
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 4200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 305 HP 354 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1800 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 4928 mm 4623 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1453 mm 1382 mm
Wheelbase Size 2776 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Consumption 9 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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