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AUDI A5/S5 (2007-CURRENT)

We Say...
Audi zeroes in on the 4-seater luxury coupe niche and comes up flat. The A5/S5 looks clean, but very boring. There are no odd angles, but there isn't anything interesting about it either. Interior's well finished and roomy for 4, but again, nothing to set it apart from its rivals. S5 is pricey, but offers great performance. The BMW 335i is a much better alterative.
Elegantly designed, solid execution. Very Audi.
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Last Updated: November.16.2009

Ownership S5 A5
Price By Order Basis P 4,700,000
Vehicle Classification Coupe / GT / Sports
Warranty 2 years / unlimited mileage
Under the Hood
Engine 4.2 DOHC 32V V8 3.2 DOHC 24V V6
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 354 @ 7000 265 @ 6500
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 440 @ 3500 330 @ 3000-5000
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 95~ Gasoline / 95~
Fuel System / Aspiration Direct Injection / NA Direct Injection / NA
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 8.06 (mfg.) 11.49 (mfg.)
Transmission 6-speed MT CVT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 4635 4625
Width (mm) 1854 1854
Height (mm) 1369 1372
Wheelbase (mm) 2751 2751
Curb Weight (kg) 1630 1535
Body Type 2-door coupe 2-door coupe
Engine / Drive F/AWD F/AWD
Seating 4 4
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent, Double Wishbone Independent, Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Independent, Multi-Link Independent, Multi-Link
Front Brakes Vented Disc Vented Disc
Rear Brakes Vented Disc Solid Disc
Tires 245/50 R 18 (f & r) 225/50 R 17 (f & r)
Wheels Alloy 18 x 8.5 (f & r) Alloy 17 x 7.5 (f & r)
Safety Features
Airbags 6 6
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), Brake Assist Yes, EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), Brake Assist
Traction / Stability Control Yes, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) Yes, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
Other Safety Features Front and rear proximity sensors Front and rear proximity sensors
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front, rear Front, rear
Other Exterior Features A5 3.2 Quattro
Plus: automatic HID headlamps (active); revised front and rear bumpers; rear spoiler; chrome side mirrors and quad exhaust tips
Automatic HID headlamps; headlamp washers; rain-sensing wipers; chrome dual exhaust tips
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt/telescopic, manual Tilt/telescopic, manual
Steering Wheel Material Sports Leather Leather
Seating Adjustment Electric (f) Electric (f)
Seating Surface Sports Leather Leather
Other Interior Features A5 3.2 Quattro
Plus: aluminum accents
Wood accents
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (with fold) Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (with fold)
Climate Control Auto, three-zone Auto, three-zone
Audio System Stereo/6-disc/aux with 10 speakers (Multi-Media Interface) Stereo/6-disc/aux with 10 speakers (Multi-Media Interface)
Other Convenience Features A5 3.2 Quattro
Plus: none
Multi-Media Interface (audio, personal settings/preferences, trip computer); keyless entry with alarm, central locking and immobilizer
Our Take
Rating *** ***
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