Car comparison

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI S5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2011-2014

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

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

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,675 kg
    3,693 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
450hp336kW
333hp248kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,649mm183in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,366mm54in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Max trunk volume
829L
829L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
61L
CO2 emissions
246g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 has 117 hp more than AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 117 hp (87 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,675 kg
3,693 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V84.5 s
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 2.4 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
581 km
361 mi
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.9 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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Range score
581 km
361 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
246 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 117 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 64 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 172 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 56 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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