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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011
VS

Nissan 370Z

3.7

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally 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
    5.4 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
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Nissan 370Z 3.7

  • Lightest
    1,508 kg
    3,325 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    686 km
    426 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8Nissan370Z3.7
Power
354hp264kW
328hp245kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,508kg3,325lb
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
73.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
686km426mi
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
256g/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
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
19.1 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
172 km/h
107 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
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Nissan370Z3.7
1,508 kg
3,325 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 V85.4 s
Nissan370Z3.75.6 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
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Nissan370Z3.7
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

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
Nissan370Z3.7
218 hp/t
162 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
593 km
368 mi
Nissan370Z3.7
686 km
426 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
Nissan370Z3.7
328 hp
245 kW
5.6 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/h5.4 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
Nissan370Z3.7
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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/h5.4 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
Nissan370Z3.7
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 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
Nissan370Z3.7
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.6 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
Nissan370Z3.7
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
5.4 s
5.6 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
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
593 km
368 mi
686 km
426 mi
CO2 score
256 g/km
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 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
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,756 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 167 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 93 km (58 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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