Crispystork

Hi guys, new to this forum.

Selling my TTS to get an S5.

The big question is: 4.2 or 3.0S (I say S because they're not turbo).

4.2 - Best i can get is year 2012 Coupe with 35k on the clock.
3.0 - Best i can get is year 2012 Sportback/Cabrio with 50k on the clock.

Which do you prefer and why? Discuss pls

jschrauwen

Since engine type is a big factor in the UK (I assume you're from there) when it comes to insurance, it seems that that factor may be the over-riding factor in helping you decide.
In the UK, the 2007 to 2011 are pre-facelift (B8). 2012 and onwards is facelift (B8.5).

I will always choose the naturally aspirated engine over a forced fed simply because of there being less potential areas to encounter issues. That said, I would choose the 4.2L V8.

Crispystork

how much less mpg would the v8 get? being from the UK petrol here is so ****ing expensive

jschrauwen

You can download the various model years sales brochures to get details like that.

Crispystork

I know that but they're never honest. I want real numbers from real people.

jschrauwen

https://www.audiworld.com/model/

https://www.audiworld.com/model/s5/12/12S5_pr.pdf

https://www.audiworld.com/model/s5/12/12S5-tech.pdf

https://www.audiworld.com/model/s5/12/12S5-cab-tech.pdf


You should register and search these forums as well.
Audi A5 Forum & Audi S5 Forum - A5/S5 Owners Club
A5/S5/RS5

jschrauwen

Real numbers come from real people and each person is different. That means each and every mileage feedback from a person carries it's own unique set of circumstances and conditions which will skew the results. I have found that individual results have varied plus and minus to what is factory published. Use the factory specs as your base line and go from there. They are true results under ideal conditions naturally.

jschrauwen

If gas mileage is such a big concern, why are you looking at two of the models with the least best mileage results. I believe the EU diesel versions were stated as having better mileage.
If HP is a factor then the V6T and 4.2L are good choices. It's a trade-off almost every time HP vs mileage.

Crispystork

Thanks for the guides above i never knew they existed. You're correct in saying that I shouldn't be worrying about MPG when going for an S5, but I know people who have M3s and Astons and they get around 10MPG even though the manufacter state it's double that.

I guess it's all down to how you drive it. 25MPG is probably possible with the v8 if you drive it like a granny. Alternatively, my mate who has a 2016 Civic Type R (2ltre engine) gets 19mpg going 55MPH on the motorway.

I will use the manufacterer numbers and go from there. Which in the S5 case the V8 is only 2MPG lower than the V6. In my TTS the manufacterer COMBINED MPG is 36.. I average this easily on the motorway so it is kinda accurate (albeit they say extra urban is 46.. this is a joke LOL).

jschrauwen

You're most welcome.
Like any other car, mileage depends on a number of factors as you have already pointed out. But generally speaking, the Audi's these days are fairly decent for mpg's. FWIW, I get slightly better average mpg's with my 3.2L A5 then I do for my 2000 2.8L A4.
You increase your chances with better mpg's by using better quality motor oils with frequent oil change intervals. You should always strive for a group IV oil like Motul, LiquiMoly, Euro Castrol and Euro Shell oils. I always strive to use the highest octane gas possible but with absolutely zero ethanol content. I clean my K&N filter twice a year and look to change my spark plugs every 2 or 3 years.

Since you own a TTS, then you're probably aware of the carbon build up issues for all FSI (Force Stratified direct Injection) type engines which are prominent on almost all cars made today, including Audi.
I use this guys suggestions/recommendations as often as possible - especially the "Italian Tune-up", LOL.