2012 Mini Cooper Coupe vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe 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 173 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi S5 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
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2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | 2012 Audi S5 | |
Make | Mini | Audi |
Model | Cooper Coupe | S5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 354 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3734 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |