Car comparison

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8vsNissan 370Z 3.7

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

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AUDI S5 Coupe (8T)

4.2 FSI V8

354 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011
VS

Nissan 370Z

3.7

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Nissan 370Z 3.7

  • Lightest
    1,496 kg
    3,298 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    679 km
    422 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8Nissan370Z3.7
Power
354hp264kW
328hp245kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,496kg3,298lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
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
69.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
529km329mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,625mm182in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
235L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
72L
CO2 emissions
288g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8Nissan 370Z 3.7PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z 3.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V87,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm
Nissan370Z3.77,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8Nissan370Z3.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
18.0 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 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)4.2 FSI V8
354 hp
264 kW
Nissan370Z3.7
328 hp
245 kW

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 has 26 hp more than Nissan 370Z 3.7.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 370Z 3.7 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Nissan370Z3.7
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Nissan370Z3.7
1,496 kg
3,298 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)4.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan370Z3.7
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)4.2 FSI V85.1 s
Nissan370Z3.75.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 and Nissan 370Z 3.7: 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)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Nissan370Z3.7
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan 370Z 3.7 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 1.5 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)4.2 FSI V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Nissan370Z3.7
219 hp/t
163 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)4.2 FSI V8
529 km
329 mi
Nissan370Z3.7
679 km
422 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan370Z3.7
328 hp
245 kW
5.3 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)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
Nissan370Z3.7
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
4,250 mm
167.3 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)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
Nissan370Z3.7
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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

Nissan 370Z 3.7 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)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.1 s
Nissan370Z3.7
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.3 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)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
Nissan370Z3.7
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8Nissan370Z3.7
Power
354 hp
264 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,496 kg
3,298 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
529 km
329 mi
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 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) 4.2 FSI V8Nissan 370Z 3.7
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 77 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 220 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Nissan 370Z 3.7

  • Is 144 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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