2012 Audi S5 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, both 2012 Audi S5 and 2012 Audi A5 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 10 kg more than 2012 Audi S5.
Because 2012 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 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, 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.
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2012 Audi S5 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | S5 | A5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 354 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1760 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 Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |