Car comparison

AUDI S5 Coupe (F5) · Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI 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 (F5) · Facelift 2019

3.0 TDI V6

347 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020
VS

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T)

4.2 FSI V8

354 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    161 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    935 km
    581 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Lightest
    1,675 kg
    3,693 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
347hp259kW
354hp264kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
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
66.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
395Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
935km581mi
Calculated
593km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,705mm185in
4,625mm182in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,368mm54in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
410L
455L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
64L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
256g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI 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 (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V63,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 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 (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
354 hp
264 kW

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 has 7 hp more than AUDI S5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 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 (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
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
AUDIS5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI 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 (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V64.8 s
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V85.4 s

Although AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 has more power, AUDI S5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.6 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 (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 4.6 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 (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
935 km
581 mi
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
593 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.4 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 (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,368 mm
53.9 in
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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 (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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

AUDI S5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI 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 (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
5.4 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 (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Coupe (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,368 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
935 km
581 mi
593 km
368 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
256 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Coupe (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 343 km (213 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 95 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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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