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2024 Audi RS5 Competition Plus review
Audi's more practical rival to the BMW M3 Sedan has gotten one last shot of adrenaline before a new generation comes.
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William Stopford
2024 Audi RS5 vs 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS Comparison
Audi RS5
Mercedes-Benz CLS
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Based on the Audi RS5 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Mercedes-Benz CLS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
58L
545 km
80L
736 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$159,069 - $168,015
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely fun to drive
- Still liveable
- More practical than a coupe...
Misses
- ...but less practical than cheaper RS4 Avant
- Interior looking a bit old
- Some plasticky switchgear
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$400)
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$12,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Red Calipers (+$13,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Blue Calipers (+$13,600)
- Carbon Fibre Exterior Pack (+$3,800)
- Magno Paint (+$4,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 | 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 331kW | 320kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 600Nm | 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1900 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 10.5 | |
