Car comparison

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011
VS

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T)

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 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
  • Lightest
    1,675 kg
    3,693 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    256 g/km
  • Best performance score
    70/100

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    681 km
    423 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354hp264kW
333hp248kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,285kg5,038lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
91.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,625mm182in
4,713mm186in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Max trunk volume-
980L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
256g/km
315g/km

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 V8AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6: 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V65,500-7,000 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
166 km/h
103 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 has 21 hp more than AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 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)4.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
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)4.2 FSI V8
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
1,755 kg
3,869 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 V85.4 s
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V65.4 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
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 1.4 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
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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
593 km
368 mi
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
681 km
423 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
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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/h5.4 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 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/h5.4 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 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)4.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 (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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
681 km
423 mi
CO2 score
256 g/km
315 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 V8AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 59 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 88 km (55 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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