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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6vsAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

204 hp2967 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015
VS

Alfa Romeo Brera

1.8 TBi

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2010

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    133 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,235 km
    768 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
97.4s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,235km768mi
Calculated
864km537mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
300L
Max trunk volume
829L
610L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions
133g/km
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBiPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V63,750-4,500 rpm1,250-3,500 rpm4,750 rpm
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi5,000 rpm1,400 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
33.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
204 hp
152 kW
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 has 4 hp more than Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
244 km/h
152 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: 3.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,235 km
768 mi
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
864 km
537 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
244 km/h
152 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.6 s
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Range score
1,235 km
768 mi
864 km
537 mi
CO2 score
133 g/km
189 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 371 km (231 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 56 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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