The Audi S5 is an immensely capable luxury coupe, especially for those who don't travel light or cancel plans because of weather. The A5 offers similar capabilities with a quieter demeanor for less cash. Other cars may excel at a given quality or quantity, but few can match the overall balance afforded by the affordable A5 or performance value S5. Both offer impressively handsome styling and top-notch engineering.
G.R. Whale filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drive of A5 and S5 models in Southern California.
leather upholstery, three-zone climate control, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows/locks/mirrors, console, cruise control, trip computer, floor shift, heated power front seats, driver memory, tilt/telescoping steering column, glass roof/shade, bi-Xenon headlamps/washers, fog lamps, rear spoiler, sport seats
Options as tested (MSRP):
Technology package ($1,700) includes rear park assist, rear camera, adaptive headlamps, Advanced key; Bang & Olufsen sound system ($850); navigation system ($2,350)
Destination charge:
($775)
Gas guzzler tax:
1300
Price as tested (MSRP):
$57,475
Layout:
all-wheel drive
Engine:
4.2-liter dohc 32-valve V8
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
354 @ 6800
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
325 @ 3500
Transmission:
6-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
14/21 mpg
Wheelbase:
108.3 in.
Length/width/height:
182.5/73.0/53.9 in.
Track, f/r:
62.6/62.1 in.
Turning circle:
37.4 ft.
Seating capacity:
4
Head/hip/leg room, f:
39.1/NA/41.3 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:
N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:
36.0/NA/31.7 in.
Cargo volume:
16.1 cu. ft.
Payload:
N/A
Towing capacity:
not recommended Lbs.
Suspension, f:
independent, upper/lower A-arms, coil springs, antisway bar
Suspension, r:
independent, trapezoidal link, coil springs, antisway bar
Ground clearance:
4.1 in.
Curb weight:
3891 lbs.
Tires:
255/35R19
Brakes, f/r:
vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity:
16.9 gal.
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle.
All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) effective as of November 30, 2007.
Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges.
N/A: Information not available or not applicable.
Manufacturer Info Sources:
800-367-2834 -
www.audi.com
