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AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsNissan 370Z Coupe · Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

Nissan 370Z Coupe · Facelift 2012

Nismo 3.7 V6

344 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2017

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
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Power
333hp248kW
344hp257kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
371Nm274lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,532kg3,377lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
1,800kg3,968lb
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
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance-
115mm5in
Trunk volume
455L
235L
Max trunk volume
829L
-
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
61L
72L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
-

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6: 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V67,400 rpm5,200 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.2 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
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
176 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
344 hp
257 kW

Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6 has 11 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 Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6: 11 hp (8 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
371 Nm
274 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
1,532 kg
3,377 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 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
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V64.9 s
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V65.2 s

Although Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6 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 Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6: 0.3 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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6: 2.9 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 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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
792 km
492 mi
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
679 km
422 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
344 hp
257 kW
5.2 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.2 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 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
344 hp
257 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
371 Nm
274 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.2 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
1,532 kg
3,377 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
792 km
492 mi
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 V6Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 69 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 113 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 220 L more trunk volume

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

Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 143 kg lighter
  • Has 26 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
  • Smallest trunk

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