2012 Audi A5 vs. 2012 Audi S5

To start off, both 2012 Audi A5 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 143 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 80 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5. 2012 Audi S5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi A5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi A5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi S5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi A5 2012 Audi S5
Make Audi Audi
Model A5 S5
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 4200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 354 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 349 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 4623 mm 4623 mm
Vehicle Width 1852 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1382 mm 1382 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 64 L


 

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