Tag: Why The Audi A5 Is Worth More Than The RS 5

Audi has always been known for producing sophisticated and luxurious rides. One of the classiest cars in the Audi lineup is the A5 Sportback. It is faster and offers better performance than the RS 5. Is the Audi A5 really worth the money? Let's find out.

The Audi RS 5 has a motorsport-focused design and a more muscular powertrain. In short, the RS 5 is more powerful than the A5. The former costs over $75,900, while the latter is around $55,300. The Audi A5 packs a turbocharged 3-liter V6 while the RS 5 has a 2.9-liter unit with an additional turbo. Going over the numbers, the A5 puts out 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, meanwhile the RS5 gets 444 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque.

In a sprint, the RS 5 gets off to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, while the lesser-powered S5 manages a 0-60 mph sprint in 4.5