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Audi RS5

B9 · 2.9 TT V6, current2018–presentCurrent

The RS coupe — from screaming 4.2 V8 to twin-turbo V6.

13 reviewers · 22 videos · 4 press articles

Generations
B82010–2015B92018–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.

across 13 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Value
5 say · liveable

"if you guys comparably add, you know, the options to an M3 competition xDrive that matches this car in terms of equipment, the BMW is just under $100,000. So it's about five grand more. ... it kind of makes the Audi a little bit of a bargain."

Redline Reviews · ▶ 53:50
2 say · critical

"if you're expecting like a luxury car interior that's not this this feels more something like a $45,000 car would be in this modern era"

Savagegeese · ▶ 4:00
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/513 of 13 reviewersstrong consensus

this is a fast car a very fast car

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 6:57

0 to 60 in 3.3 seconds makes this thing about as quick as the current generation BMW M3 Competition with xDrive.

positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 36:27

all that works together to get you a startlingly fast 3.8 seconds 0-60

positive · Car Confections · ▶ 23:32
// 02

Handling

4.5/513 of 13 reviewersstrong consensus

it feels like a proper leap on in terms of the handling balance for an RS Audi.

positive · Hagerty · ▶ 14:44

I'm pleasantly surprised with the handling of this car it's definitely a lot more Nimble than I expected

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 8:04

And on the circuit, it is exceptionally agile. You would not believe this car is as heavy as it is.

positive · Autocar · ▶ 4:09
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/513 of 13 reviewersconsensus

It makes all the right noises. I never had a chance to drive the RS5 without the competition package. But man, does this thing truly just feel like a proper super sedan.

positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 40:25

this is the best Audi that I've ever driven

positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 5:51

That is what sets it apart. That is what makes it freaking great. Really really great.

positive · AutoTopNL · ▶ 19:29
// 04

Daily drivability

4.0/513 of 13 reviewersconsensus

the ride quality in this RS5 competition is just unbelievable. It has an uncanny smoothness that I have not experienced in this segment.

positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 43:53

audi being the more comfortable car to drive home it is the most comfortable

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 10:09

I noticed there's some bumps in the road and stuff. Wow, it's really comfortable You wouldn't expect that you would be able to absorb the bumps like this

positive · Car Confections · ▶ 26:56
// 05

Value

3.5/511 of 13 reviewerssplit

if you're expecting like a luxury car interior that's not this this feels more something like a $45,000 car would be in this modern era

critical · Savagegeese · ▶ 4:00

if you guys comparably add, you know, the options to an M3 competition xDrive that matches this car in terms of equipment, the BMW is just under $100,000. So it's about five grand more. ... it kind of makes the Audi a little bit of a bargain.

positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 53:50

if this car doesn't really light my fire and for a hundred grand I think it should

critical · Throttle House · ▶ 18:28

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

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