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AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI 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 S5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2011-2014
VS

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T)

4.2 FSI V8

354 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
333hp248kW
354hp264kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
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
68.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,625mm182in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Max trunk volume
829L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
64L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
288g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 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
MetricAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 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
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
354 hp
264 kW

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 has 21 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 S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,675 kg
3,693 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V64.9 s
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V85.1 s

Although AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 has more power, AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.2 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 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 4.0 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
753 km
468 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 S5 Coupe (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 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.9 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
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
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
VehicleAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
753 km
468 mi
529 km
329 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
288 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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 S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 224 km (139 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 98 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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