The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro (11 - 15) vs. Audi S5 Sportback S tronic (10 - 11)
€ 48,300

€ 58,400

€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI is 0 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
S5 Sportback
54.8
73
79.5
54.4
73
79.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.8 in
Height
54.4 in
110.6
185.5
110.7
185.6
185.5 in
Length
185.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
S5 Sportback
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.44 %

General
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
S5 Sportback
8T
Generation
8T
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
S5 Sportback
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
CKVB, CKVC
Engine Code
CAKA, CGWC, CGXC, CREC, CTDA, CTUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
242 hp
328 hp
S5 Sportback
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
S5 Sportback
Performance
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
S5 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

S5 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
15.81 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
S5 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
S5 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
25 mpg
S5 Sportback
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
654 mi
Range
423 mi
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
654 mi
423 mi
S5 Sportback
Environmental Impact
119.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
S5 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI
S5 Sportback
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










36.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft