7.9
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 McLaren 540C Comparison
Audi RS5
McLaren 540C
2024 Audi
RS5
vs
2024 McLaren
540C
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
58L
545 km
72L
770 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$159,069 - $168,015
$350,000
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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
NA
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)
- Alcantara Steering Wheel (+$1,360)
- Alloy Wheels Special (+$7,180)
- Alloy Wheels - Premium (+$9,500)
- Car Cover Set (+$1,220)
- Carbon-Ceramic Brakes (+$19,880)
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 | 3799 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L | 3.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 331kW | 397kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 7500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 600Nm | 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1900 | 3500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | - | |
