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 Mercedes-AMG SL Comparison
Audi RS5
Mercedes-AMG SL
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2024 Audi
RS5
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
SL
How they stack...
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Based on the Audi RS5 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
58L
545 km
70L
973 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$159,069 - $168,015
$380,000
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb driveability, comfort and versatility
- Fast operating roof and kid-friendly rear seats
- Top-notch interior fit and finish
Misses
- Commonality of parts with less exclusive Mercedes models
- Exhaust note could be a little louder
- Hard choice between 911, DB12 and LC 500
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 (+$4,500)
- 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)
- AMG High Perform Ceramic Composite Brakes System (+$12,990)
- AMG Exterior Night Package (+$6,990)
- AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$2,490)
- Carbon Fibre Pack (+$11,990)
- Magno Paint (+$10,190)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 | 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 331kW | 430kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 600Nm | 800Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1900 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 8.6 | |
