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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIvsTesla Model S · Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh

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

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

3.0 TDI

272 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2017
VS

Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016

60 60 kWh

315 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDITeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Power
272hp203kW
315hp235kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
2,027kg4,469lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
33.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,094km680mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
-
Length
4,733mm186in
4,979mm196in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,964mm77in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
745L
Max trunk volume-
1,645L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
58L
-
CO2 emissions
139g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDITeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
33.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
315 hp
235 kW

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh has 43 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
2,027 kg
4,469 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI5.3 s
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh5.8 s

Although Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh has more power, AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
272 hp
203 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
315 hp
235 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDITeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Power
272 hp
203 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
2,027 kg
4,469 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,094 km
680 mi
-
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 347 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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