2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, both 2012 Audi Q7 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. Both 2012 Audi Q7 and 2012 Audi S5 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 570 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 Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | S5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2525 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
