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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
Audi RS5 vs BMW 4 Series Comparison
Audi RS5
BMW 4 Series
2024 Audi
RS5
vs
2024 BMW
4 Series
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How they stack...
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Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
58L
545 km
59L
384 to 484 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$159,069 - $168,015
$83,500 - $148,400
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's a sharp looker
- Updated interior is a step forward
- Balance of ride and handling comfort
Misses
- More buttons would be better inside
- Four-cylinder power not a sexy as a six
- Price hikes still rankle
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)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$3,850)
- Individual Metallic Paint Premium (+$9,500)
- Individual Interior Trim (+$1,200)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,000)
- M Sport Pro (+$1,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 331kW | 135kW - 285kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5000 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 600Nm | 300Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1900 | 1350 - 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 10.2 - 11 | |
