Audi S5 2011 vs Audi A7 2011
| 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 | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 129 HP more power than Audi A7, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A7. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.8 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1270 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 25 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 | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage space. Audi S5 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Audi A7. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`295 | 2`335 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 15 800 | |
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