2023 Audi RS5 - 16 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- Audi RS5, BMW M3, or Mercedes C63?
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Engine
2.9TT V6
S5 is a 3,0 but only single turbo
444 hp
443 lbft
Can get comp trim
But that’s 15k more with no extra power
You’ll get more power in an M car, but it’s ugly
The C63 is now a 4 cylinder mess
Styling
Yes, the M3/4 twins are more dynamic and faster
But they look like that
This RS5 is gorgeous
Facelift in 2022
New headlights
Grille split detail like R8
Lower fascia adjustments (radar)
Taillights updated
Way better looking than the M or AMG
Practicality
This is what Audi does so well
Introduce practicality to performance
This is Sportback which means hatchback
Huge cargo area
Cant fold seats from here tho - M2
You dont get this in the M or AMG cars
It’s the same thing as you move up in size too
So better looking and more practical is what I was talking about when i said this might be the car to get now
Spec
Nardo Gray
Black optics
Exhaust
Dual Ovals for RS
Quad for S cars
Cant rev it out in Park, just to 4k
Still sounds fairly good
Diffuser looks exactly like RS6/7
Trans
8 speed we’re used to seeing
Good snap
Good sound on upshift
I like it
Quattro
Can only get it in Quattro
0-60 in 3.5 ish
Tech
Nice big center screen
Not the dual we see i nthe RS7
All touch - no more MMI wheel as of 22
ACP & AA
360 cameras
Great, but not spinny
Cluster
Full virtual cockpit
Still awesome
Rear seats
Reasonably spacious
Headroom starts to be an issue, but legroom is quiet good
Materials are excellent
45% of the material here is recycled
Center armrest is per side…cuz why not
Front seats
Look and feel great
Red accent stitch to match brakes
Heated
NOT cooled
Optional massage
Dont get that over at BMW
Interior trim
Gloss carbon
Can get naked carbon
Stereing wheel
Very handsome
Feels great
Heated
RS button
1 & 2
Start/Stop
Red ring around it
Only in the fast ones
Sunroof
Good size
Opens
Price
Starts 78,600 for coupe
+$300 for sportback
Easy choice
Comp starts at 93,800
I’ll skip the Comp
M3 to get AWD need toget comp
Starts 84k
C63
Just dont - Авто та транспорт
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If only I could get Audi exterior, Mercedes interior, and BMW performance 😭
I’ve owned my 23 RS5 SB since late February. I still have a blast every time I get behind the wheel. I love the carbon fiber on both the exterior and interior and aside from the amazing power, the carbon is my favorite feature. Nice review, now see about doing a rolling review.
MMi is better in my opinion. You get physical buttons that you can feel for when driving. B8.5 RS5 high revving V8 with dual clutch has much more character.
After my Alfa Guilia QV, (CTSv before) I didn't suspect I'd find a car as suitable for the "fun to drive factor". I was right: gave AMG (C63) and M a shot (M3 & M4), but wound up "settling" on an S5, which I promptly traded for the adult model. My RS5 is no QV level of can-you-control-it-fun and it can't compare to my CTSv pure power/handling + legit comfi-luxury.... but it's far better than what I drove from MB & BMW. I am NOT an Audifista... but somehow seem to be stumbling my way into it (3 S/RS Audis last 8 yrs lol).
RS5 look much better than M3, is short term memory in 10 MPG also better than M3?
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Facelift was in 2021. Can't even get basic facts correct bud.
M3 no contest
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Only the touring. Otherwise RS5 for sure.
I have - SOMEhow - wound up with 3 Audis over the last 8 yrs & I can't abide an M enough to even warrant making an offer, test drives be damned. I come from a long line of fine cars (Guilia QV, Caddy CTS-v, S5, S4, '86 Shelby Daytona lol), but I'm 0-for-everything on finding a reason to buy an M since my first 1992 experience. Make the car livable inside: doesn't have to be as fancy as MB nor as pretty as Audi.... but I picked up my RS5 last week after remarking to "M sales specialist" how nouveau-1990s the BMW had become. In fairness, that Cadillac circa-2010 pop-out screen was a nice touch... albeit too late, plus the reason Caddy bailed on it is still something BMW didn't consider, I guess (spills + gravity). 🤷♂🙄🤦♂
I'm not always open-tracking my car & eventually, I need to live with it daily too. YMMV