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AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2014-2016
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    576 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
Power
333hp248kW
245hp183kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,295kg5,060lb
2,375kg5,236lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
114.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
926km576mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,718mm186in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
480L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
63L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
26.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has 88 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
1,750 kg
3,858 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.1 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.9 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
792 km
492 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
926 km
576 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
792 km
492 mi
926 km
576 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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 S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 134 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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