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AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

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 / fastback2014-2016
VS

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8)

3.0 TDI V6

349 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Most powerful
    349 hp
    260 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    969 km
    602 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
333hp248kW
349hp260kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Gross weight
2,295kg5,060lb
2,635kg5,809lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
96.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
969km602mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,718mm186in
4,979mm196in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,928mm115in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,646mm65in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
480L
525L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
1,380L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
63L
CO2 emissions
179g/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 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V63,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
166 km/h
103 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
349 hp
260 kW

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 has 16 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 AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: 16 hp (12 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
2,010 kg
4,431 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.1 s
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V65.1 s

Although AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 has more power, AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.2 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
792 km
492 mi
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
969 km
602 mi

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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
349 hp
260 kW
5.1 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 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
349 hp
260 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
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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 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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.1 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 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
349 hp
260 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
792 km
492 mi
969 km
602 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
174 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 V6AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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