Audi S5 2011 vs Audi A7 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A7) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 88 HP more power than Audi A7, but torque is 140 NM less than Audi A7. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.9 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S5 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Audi A7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi S5 is smaller. Audi S5 is 26 cm shorter than the Audi A7, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 535 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
980 litres | 1390 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage space. Audi S5 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Audi A7. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A7 (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A7, which means Audi S5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`295 kg | 2`395 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`745 kg | 1`976 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 419 kg | |
| Audi S5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Audi A7. Therefore, Audi S5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 28 000 | |
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