2012 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, both 2012 Audi R8 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2012 Audi S5. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster 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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S5. 2012 Audi S5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi R8 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.
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2012 Audi R8 | 2012 Audi S5 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | R8 | S5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 525 HP | 333 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |