Car and driver 435 vs s5

A precise 6speed conventional manual transmission is standard on the coupe, with a highly responsive 7speed dualclutch automated manual offered as an option. We have 386 audi s5 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 279 1owner cars, and 472 personal use cars. Rs5 vs panamera gts vs s5 stronic vs m4 f82 dkg vs 435. Supple and sleek, the audi a5 coupe and convertible get more rational to us as they reach into s5 and rs 5 territory. I love the top on the 435i and how it operates, and this car looks great with the top up or top down. Compare audi s5 convertible vs mercedesamg c43 convertible. Duel between pontiac gto 355 ps and audi s5 stronic 333 ps. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Mar 28, 2014 the a5 s5 still looks fresh and my car still gets plenty of looks and thumbsup from people. Jun 02, 2014 the s5 felt a lot faster, though audi rates it at just 0. Neither of the 2018 models have been evaluated for reliability.

This will be my personal account of the two cars driven backtoback in about. The a5s5 still looks fresh and my car still gets plenty of looks and thumbsup from people. With a 354horsepower version of audis directinjection 4. Dimensions the audi s5 is a little wider than the bmw 440, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. The audi a5 coupe and cabriolet, as well as their powerful s5 derivatives, are among the most beautiful cars on the road today, and they still look fresh more than four years after their debut. Rs5 vs panamera gts vs s5 stronic vs m4 f82 dkg vs 435 ia. But perhaps the most common debate is the 335i vs the s4 or the 435i vs the s5. The cabriolet, meanwhile, comes only with the automated manual.

How does the audi s5 convertible compare to the mercedesamg c43 convertible. The midsized sedan segment remains the most intensively competitive in the world of luxury cars, but a fascinating offshoot is provided by the likes of the audi a5 and bmw 4 series. After slinging this 2014 bmw 435i xdrive coupe around for a night, it is a little bit harder to say that the audi s5 coupe is my favorite entry in the class. That said the cover of the magazine says audi s5 vs. Oct 16, 2017 neither of the 2018 models have been evaluated for reliability. Models that were once just coupes and convertibles now have oddly named fourdoor options and cargofriendly sportback bodies. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2015 audi s5 and 2015 bmw 435 and 2015 cadillac ats and 2015 lexus rc 350. Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs.

However, we cant fairly use the 2017 a5s score as a predictor for the 2018, as the 2018 a5 is a redesigned model. They actually selected the 435i m sport for the test, to make sure they had the best possible model to dance with the s5. In my opinion, the performance gap between the s5 and m4 is too great and therefore a better matchup would be the audi rs5 vs. From the front, i think the new audi a5s5 face is a bit better looking that the 4 series, but maybe thats just because its a newer design and looks fresher to these eyes. Mar 17, 2018 2012 bmw 335i coupe vs 2012 audi s5 v6 supercharged drag race from stop, and rolling starts. Well probably get used to the 2015 bmw 4 series in time, but right now its name still seems weird. Its been talked about for years across many different models and price points. Comfort passengers in the back seat will feel a little more squished in the audi s5 than in the bmw 440, due to the audi s5s smaller rear head and legroom. The 2014 bmw 435i and the 2014 audi s5 are two of the biggest sellers in. We said in a 20 first drive that the supercharged v6 provides plenty of power from low. Audi s5 vs mercedesamg c43 vs bmw 440i group test evo. Infiniti has given bmw a run for its money, with the nissan luxury vehicle arm churning out luxury sedans that have been wellreceived by the public.

Overall, id rate the 435i as much more of a drivers car than the s5. Special thanks to my friend for letting us feature his awesome car in the video, please show him some. The 2014 bmw 4series stays resolutely in the same orbit. Before i read the comparison, i expected a photo finish, which, frankly, is about right a given person could pick either the s5 or 435 and have an astoundingly good car, most of the difference owing to preference. Its surprising just how much more pull the s5 had, despite being nearly 250 pounds heavier. The luxurycar game has gotten confusing and we mean really confusing. Thus its a fight that bmw seems to win every time across every publication. The 235 435 are similar, the 235 is smaller and with a less impressive interior but is the more driverfocused of the two and by far the best handling of all the cars you listed. In fairness i have a 15 m235i so im biased, but id say it really comes down to what youre going to use the car for and what you value. Mar 28, 2014 audis aging s5, introduced for the 2008 model year, still represents the 435is greatest threat.

The s5 felt a lot faster, though audi rates it at just 0. Audi s5 vs mercedesamg c43 vs bmw 440i group test all three of these semiskim sports coupes are perfectly good everyday cars but for real thrills you might need to look elsewhere. The first one has a bmwengineered powertrain under the hood, a 6cylinder, 24valves 3hp unit, while the other one gets its power and torque. Jan, 2015 are you undecided on which model to buythe bmw 435i or the infiniti q60. A common misbelief is that the audi s5 and bmw m4 coupe replacing the bmw m3 coupe is a fair comparison. Compare audi s5 convertible vs bmw 4 series convertible. Are you undecided on which model to buythe bmw 435i or the infiniti q60. Mar 23, 2015 the 2015 audi s5 is powered by a supercharged 3. My car has a manual, so sport mode doesnt fool with the transmission shift points as. Audis aging s5, introduced for the 2008 model year, still represents the 435is greatest threat. Rs5 vs panamera gts vs s5 stronic vs m4 f82 dkg vs 435 ia performance f32 vs mustang gt v8 5. The 2015 audi s5 is a wellbalanced car with a powerful engine, capable chassis, and wellbuilt interior. The bmw 4series and audi a5 fit these descriptions perfectly, and both recently went through redesigns. The 2017 bmw 4 series earned a predicted reliability rating of 4.

As tested in car and driver the audi s5 sportback is faster than the 430i gran coupe 2. Apr 03, 2014 car and driver had pitted the 2014 bmw 435i vs. We said in a 20 first drive that the supercharged v. The 2014 bmw 435i and the 2014 audi s5 are two of the biggest sellers in the u. The 2015 audi s5 may not have a v8 engine anymore, but its doing just fine without it. The production car is, as so often, a rather tame effort by comparison. Audi has restyled the a5 and s5 for 2012 and given the s5 coupe a new engine. Lexus has a fine car here but they must drop the 2.

Audi a4 compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. The shocking truth in big letters above the magazine name. Which of these redesigned doitall luxury coupesedan. But theres a problem with the latter the s5 really isnt a great car. Considering they both belong to the sports car segment and utilize the same 2door coupe body style and the 4 x 4 wheel drive system, it all comes up to the specific diesel engine choice they offer. With the m package i drove, im not sure it would be great as a daily driver, more of a weekend car with some ax and track days thrown in, while the s5 could be used every day without complaint. Its interior cockpit is intuitively designed for the driver, the only thing. When looking at overall length, the audi s5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the bmw 440. How does the audi s5 convertible compare to the bmw 4 series convertible. Car and driver delivers one of the most exciting comparisons in the premium segment. Bmw m235i vs 435i m sport vs audi s5 vs infiniti q60 red. This article pits two upscale, midsize cars headtohead.

Known and loved for decades as the 3 series coupe and convertible, the 4 series models now forge their own identity, leaving. Sep 26, 2011 audi has restyled the a5 and s5 for 2012 and given the s5 coupe a new engine. So on saturday bmw was nice enough to let me drive a new 435i with the msport package and even nicer to let me drive the audi s5 as a point of comparison. It is impossible not to compare this car to the audi s5 convertible that has 30 more horses, and for me, a much nicer interior. This will not be a professional article with lots of photos and stats for each car, going indepth, toetotoe on each car. I preferred the s5 looks but engine dynamics are noticeably better in the 435 if the sport mode is active.