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AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsTesla Model S P85 85 kWh

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

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AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2011-2014
VS

Tesla Model S

P85 85 kWh

416 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Most powerful
    416 hp
    310 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Power
333hp248kW
416hp310kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Gross weight
2,295kg5,060lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
-
Length
4,718mm186in
4,970mm196in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,963mm77in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,699mm67in
Ground clearance-
155mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
745L
Max trunk volume
980L
1,645L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
61L
-
CO2 emissions
190g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6Tesla Model S P85 85 kWhPowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh5,000-8,600 rpm0-5,100 rpm8,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
416 hp
310 kW

Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh has 83 hp more than AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh: 83 hp (62 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
2,100 kg
4,630 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.1 s
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh4.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh and AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
416 hp
310 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Power
333 hp
248 kW
416 hp
310 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
-
CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh

  • Has 83 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 265 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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