2027 A5 vs. 2027 S5 Comparison
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Audi A5 VS S5 - Performance
Although these two variants look similar on the outside, the biggest difference between these two is under the hood.. The A5 is quick, with a powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine that allows it to easily outrun similarly priced competitors. But there’s no denying that the S5 delivers a lot more. Both cars come with a performance-oriented 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This is technology that comes from the world of racing, and it delivers the quickest shifts possible. Both cars also come with quattro® all-wheel drive, another technology honed in the world of motorsports, giving you the kind of traction that excels just as well both on the track as it does on a snowy commute.
With the extra power in the S5, Audi recognized the need to upgrade the brakes as well for better stopping power. As a result, the S5 comes with 14.2-inch rotors in the front and 13.8-inch rotors in the back. For comparison, the A5 has 13.3-inch rotors in the front and 13-inch rotors in the rear. That’s still plenty of stopping power; the S5 just needs that bit extra. It’s a similar story with the suspension. The A5 comes with comfort-tuned suspension, but there is available lowered sport-tuned suspension. The S5 comes with sport-tuned adaptive damping suspension, for superior handling across a wide variety of conditions.
Audi A5 VS S5 - Design And Comfort
From the outside the silhouettes of these two vehicles look very similar, but there are a few visual cues that allow you to tell them apart. There are slightly different front fascias, the S5 comes with twin-tipped exhaust pipes, and there are different side mirror caps. The S5 comes with bigger 19-inch wheels, and although 19-inch wheels are available for the A5, they are a different design. Most of the paint colors are the same, but there are a few that are specific to one model or the other. Stepping inside, you’ll notice that most of the interior design is the same, but the S5 comes with sport seats, a sport steering wheel, and sport pedals. Both sedans however, both come with standard leather upholstery which is another of the many things that set Audi apart from the competition.
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