Car comparison

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

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

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AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T)

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2011
VS

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T)

4.2 FSI V8

354 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 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
    261 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    252 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    593 km
    368 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
450hp336kW
354hp264kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,140kg4,718lb
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
60.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
261hp/t195kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,649mm183in
4,625mm182in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,366mm54in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Max trunk volume
829L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
252g/km
288g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V87,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
17.8 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
354 hp
264 kW

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 has 96 hp more than AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 96 hp (72 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
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)4.2 FSI V8
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
1,640 kg
3,616 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)4.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
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)4.2 FSI V84.6 s
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V85.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.5 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)4.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 1.3 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)4.2 FSI V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
593 km
368 mi
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.1 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)4.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 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)4.2 FSI V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
4,625 mm
182.1 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)4.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 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)4.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.1 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)4.2 FSI V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 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
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
529 km
329 mi
CO2 score
252 g/km
288 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 96 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

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

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