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I find it hard to believe that the A5 is clocking at 5 seconds with 273 lb-ft torque. If that indeed is true, S5 is just not worth it considering the price difference.
My bad. Yeah, that is for the coupe. I am looking at coupes.
I am aware Audi underrates their 0-60 figures, but official number for A5 is 5.7 seconds, and for the S5 is 4.5 seconds. I find it hard to believe that the A5 is clocking at 5 seconds with 273 lb-ft torque. If that indeed is true, S5 is just not worth it considering the price difference.
Thanks for posting this. I've been tossing this around for a bit recently, as I'm considering making a move from my B8.5 S4. The S5 SB is just a bit more than I want to pay (about $64k optioned the way I want it), and a similarly equipped A5 SB is about $54k. Ordinarily I don't even bother looking at the "non-S" version, but after seeing another youtube video created by a German with a side by side comparison of the base A5, the S-line A5, and the S5, I was really surprised at the minimal differences (even aesthetic ones!) between the set.
Another big factor for me is also resale. I feel it's easier to sell enthusiast cars, since they're not as common and have a targeted buyer's market.
I'll say this: if I could get the S5 with the 19" double spoke (5 "spoke" design) wheels, I don't think it'd be much of a competition! The S5 wheels are pretty weak compared to those, IMO.
Edit: for reference, here was the video I was talking about:
Well I couldn’t resist and so I have to share this. This is comparison of the acceleration number from car and driver between S5 and A5 . I’m an S5 owner and I agree that the lethargic behaviour is a disappointment, and this comparison speaks to it. In day to day driving you aren’t going to be using the launch control and so if you look at the competitors . The S5 has the worst rolling start numbers and that too my a lot. The bmw 440 does 5-60 in 5.1 sec and the c43 in 5.2 I believe. The A5 in 5.9 and the S5 in 5.8!! So if you find yourself at a res light with any of these cars , you know what to do!
And yes I was doing this before I go to sleep
The A5 is a 2-door while the S5 is a Sportback, so the comparison isn't exactly ideal. That being said, it is surprising that the A5 with its "puny" 4 cylinder is way faster in the 30-50 run. The A5's dual-clutch transmission may have a lot to do with its quicker acceleration compared to the S5's 8-speed torque converter Tiptronic transmission. My guess is they went with the Tiptronic because the dual-clutch was having reliability issues when mated to a stronger engine.
Well I couldn’t resist and so I have to share this. This is comparison of the acceleration number from car and driver between S5 and A5 . I’m an S5 owner and I agree that the lethargic behaviour is a disappointment, and this comparison speaks to it. In day to day driving you aren’t going to be using the launch control and so if you look at the competitors . The S5 has the worst rolling start numbers and that too my a lot. The bmw 440 does 5-60 in 5.1 sec and the c43 in 5.2 I believe. The A5 in 5.9 and the S5 in 5.8!! So if you find yourself at a res light with any of these cars , you know what to do!
And yes I was doing this before I go to sleep
Sorry but if they could only get 5.8 with a S5 they need to find a new driver. Most of the reports are saying the claimed 4.5 is under rated.
09-15-2017, 09:55 AM
