A5 or S5? Worth the $10,000 Upgrade? - 2023 Audi A5 Sportback Full Review

[@Octane.Vision]

Is this A5 BLACKED OUT enough for you?! 😂 Would you guys stick with the A5 or upgrade to the S5? Let us know below!

[@AKhan0372]

I have exactly same black color black out A5 2023. I don't think it has kick (hands free) trunk opener. They must have removed it for 2023 model.

[@mike5781]

do you have a link for those wheels? I have same car and would love those!!!! please.

[@hassanabdullah1518]

Tell me why I was looking at the A5 and S5 and this man uploads a video on it!

[@Octane.Vision]

We know what the people want! Hopefully you enjoyed our thoughts on the A5 🙌

[@DubstopherWubson13]

Get the S. You’re gonna regret it if you dont

[@Paladin65fastback]

I have a 2022 blacked out s5. Totally worth the extra 10k. In my opinion the v6 is just enough but I couldn’t justify 25k more for the rs5. The s5 gets amazing gas mileage too when you drive it in normal mode. I would go as far as to say s5 is the best Audi model for the money. Q5 owners should also step up to it.

[@Octane.Vision]

I think that's a very valid take, honestly. At only 450 horsepower you'd think the RS5 would have a little more to offer for a $25k premium. Thanks for the comment!

[@inspector4133]

Had the same dilemma. Had to come to terms with the fact that that my track days or SCCA autocross are behind me. I went with the A5 coupe (no kids). Still have 248hp, the comfort and the bonus of 35mpg on my commutes. Still have virtual cockpit, all the safety adds and that super comfortable interior. Using the money I saved to upgrade to the honeycomb grill and a set of winter wheels/tires. Taken some long road trips and the big tank with that mileage give me a range of well over 500mi. Fits my needs perfectly. I love the mileage, lower insurance and it's a sporty as I could realistically want. No regrets.

[@Octane.Vision]

The A5 is still a ton of car, definitely don't feel like you're getting ripped off by not upgrading. I think you made a really great choice and seems to fit your current lifestyle perfectly. Enjoy my friend! 🙌

[@brianbelmont4100]

I have a 2021 A5 in turbo blue. Ive been really pleased with the power. I did upgrade the sway bars and strut tower brace. 🙌

[@Octane.Vision]

Awesome, Brian! The Turbo Blue is a great colour choice. The A5 really did surprise us with how responsive it actually was for a "base model" 4 cylinder.

[@reallogic4991]

Loved the video man, super high quality shots from the outside. Those are the best, never stop doing them!

[@mishkathlay]

The irresponsible side of me, who misses my old A8L, wants the V6. The practical, middle-aged mom side ... Excellent content, fantastic review; and good luck growing your page!

[@Octane.Vision]

Thanks so much, Michelle! We love the A8L, such a classy car. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the review and hope you come back for more content in the near future 🙂

[@aj6761]

I have a 2018 a5 sportback with the apr stage 1 tune. It is almost s5 quick. Emphasis on almost. But I love my car. Plus, it's paid for. My next car is the newer RS7 so until I'm ready, I'm happy with what I have.

[@Octane.Vision]

Awesome! We've heard good things about those APR tunes. RS7's are amazing! That will be a blast to daily. Thanks for watching 🙌

[@fatboynip]

Hey do you guys know if the 19” A4 S-line wheels will fit on the S5? I’m thinking they will, but I’m just trying to help my buddy who is looking to get the 19” split 5 as winters for his S5. I found them on Craigslist for $800 with 30% rubber. That’s a damn good deal for OEM. Two of them are curbed but oh well they’re just winters and they can always be fixed.

[@DIY_Gaming]

S5 is the best option in my opinion. Way better performance than the A5 models for $10,000 more ( feels like a completely different car ). And it being $25,000 cheaper than the RS5, you can just spend an extra $2-5,000 and stage 1 or 2 tune the car easily getting you up to if not surpassing RS5 power numbers.

[@Jam_Rock]

I chose the S5. Can’t get over the hp 😍. Oh and mine is all BLACKED OUT 😂 Thank you for not doing a boring review.

[@Octane.Vision]

Lmao. We're glad you went with the blacked out look, it's the right choice. Happy you enjoyed the fun spin we put on reviews, far too many boring takes. Cheers!

[@carramrod8232]

Got a 2022 S5 2 months ago. What an amazing machine.

[@Troy-fv9uq]

Nice! How are the 30 tire sidewalls over bumps and potholes?

[@Octane.Vision]

Congrats!! What colour did you go with?

[@Octane.Vision]

We've spoken to the owner of this A5 and he said he doesn't really mind the bumps with the rims all that much. Obviously avoid them at all costs, but the suspension is quite comforting over those, all things considered.

[@terelld9270]

A5 vs S5? S5. S5 vs RS5? S5. It's the perfect middle ground and the sport back is a must. Great review!

[@Octane.Vision]

The S5 is definitely the best of both worlds. If the A5 was great, I imagine the S5 would be even better! Thanks for watching, we're glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@carramrod8232]

And for $3k, stage 2 ECU and TCU tune and intercooler and you’re faster than RS5. Getting mine done next week

[@jeffw4930]

Damn you're gonna make me trade my SQ5 in for an A5! Great review as always

[@Octane.Vision]

The A5 was surprisingly, really fun and engaging. Not a bad swap by any means, but maybe get the S5 if you're coming from the SQ5! Thanks for watching!

[@ApimpNamedSlickBack663]

Why downgrade

[@BaileyLAK]

Just traded in my 2018 Q5 for a CPO 2021 Sportback and it's black but not quite as *blacked out* lol. LOVE this car. Great review.

[@Octane.Vision]

Haha that's awesome. Thanks for watching. We're glad you enjoyed it. We hope you're also enjoying the new car and haven't looked back since! It's quite the compelling package.

[@yoshiakik.5332]

So no more SUV fad

[@chukamakalaka]

Hey, you're my favorite car guy. I've been watching you since my pokemon passed away.

[@Octane.Vision]

Hey Chuka, were really sorry to hear about your Pokemon man. That shit hurts. Thank you for the amazing support, comments like this are incredible to receive. We have some more videos dropping soon 🤝

[@sa2k350]

Been debating between the A5 and S5 but ur videos made me lean a bit more towards the former. I just wish the A5 had the magma red interior option like the S5. With those sporty seats, takes it to a different level.

[@Octane.Vision]

We're glad you found our video informative! The A5 for the money, was truly surprising to us. That is a fair point, those red seats are so sick!!

[@sa2k350]

​@Octane Vision After testing both this week they're amazing drivers but I gotta say the S5 was noticeably way nicer. Pulled the trigger on it today🙏

[@Octane.Vision]

Congrats!! That's amazing. It's always nice to have a little more power available. Enjoy amigo

[@PlCKLENlCK]

The kick sensor works best when you do a straight kick in and pull out inline with the left side of the license plate. You don’t have to actually touch the car, just get your foot far enough under the car, and come straight back out

[@Octane.Vision]

Thank you for clearing that up lol. We knew we weren't doing something right! The German engineers wouldn't leave it that bad.

[@PlCKLENlCK]

@@Octane.Vision yeah it works pretty well once you’ve found the right spot. Even when your on top of a parking curb. It still knows when you’re trying to open it

[@MisterTee]

I drive around in my S5 listening to Electric Callboy whilst waving a glows stick.

[@richardpearson3891]

I have a 2023 S5 Sportback Prestige. Is it worth it over the A5? Only if you are a car guy. 90% of the time you won’t use the extra power and torque. Otherwise, you can spec the A5 to look (almost) as nice as the S5, and save yourself the money. Mine is not “blacked out”; I prefer the classic chrome look (and I remember the days when chrome was actually an upgrade over black 😂).

[@jonlikesplanes]

The only difference in exterior looks is the quad exhaust and the rims. Otherwise exact same body in every way. I want to get a carbon fiber rear bumper but it’s like 900$💀

[@FlightlevelphotographyCa]

Great video, love the night shoot! I’m just upgrading from an A5 to an S5 and if the budget works I say do it! I loved the A5, still has lots of performance and the good looks of the Audi. But…take one drive with that Turbo V6 in the S5 and you’ll never be able to go back!!

[@southswagg]

Got my 2023 s5 sportback prestige with black ops plus. A5 nice but the s5 just hits different

[@Octane.Vision]

Congrats! I bet that extra HP kick is nice. Thanks for stopping by!

[@jonlikesplanes]

A5 is lighter though and if I can get like 100hp more out of it technically an a5 would be better. But I don’t want to mess with the warranty I just want to do sound mods like an intake and exhaust. But yea kinda wishing for an s5 or rs5.

[@mansmooth255]

Yes I agree with everyone .you did a great job with the review!

[@Octane.Vision]

Thank you! We're really glad you enjoyed the review. Lots of good content coming!

[@jaspajones7045]

Great job. Funny too. Been researching like crazy. A5 vs S5 vs bmw 330i vs 340i

[@Octane.Vision]

Thank you. We're glad you enjoyed. Let us know what you end up going with!

[@jaspajones7045]

@@Octane.Vision Right now I have narrowed it down to A5 Premium Plus vs BMW 330i M Sport. Same price.

[@Octane.Vision]

Ou, that's a very tough call, honestly. You should take them both for a spin. The Audi will probably get fully redesigned here in the next year or two, so just make sure if you pick the Audi you really love the design so you don't get fomo when the new gen comes out lol. Best of luck!! Both are great choices at the end of the day.

[@FamilyToro]

Beautiful car

[@Octane.Vision]

Truly well designed, thanks for watching!

[@_NoXt_]

Great review! I hope you didn't ruin the nice interior of the car with those delicious sandwiches 😂

[@Octane.Vision]

Glad you enjoyed! No guarantees, they were pretty saucy 😁

[@DubstopherWubson13]

Isn’t the ambient lighting only for the prestige model a5?

[@Octane.Vision]

For the 2023 model year all A5 models received the interior ambient lighting!

[@jonlikesplanes]

@@Octane.Visionnot the rgb ones. Mine are just white because I got the premium plus 45.

[@MJLU280]

Once you go S you never go back. I’m on my 3rd S4 might look at S5 based on this review thanks

[@Octane.Vision]

If you're used to the S then you definitely have to stay with the S. We've heard really good things about it too. Thanks for watching 🙌

[@Jay61102]

Can you give the build that this a5 had ?

[@Octane.Vision]

Hey Jake, for sure! See below: A5 Sportback 45 TFSI Quattro Progressiv S tronic Mythos Black Metallic Black Leather Interior 20" rotor design, matte titanium wheels with 265/30 R20 performance tires S line competition package Top view camera

[@marksmith8698]

I haven't seen an A5, even on Audi"s website that has those rims, much less a 20 inch wheel of any type. My 2019 has the optional S Line 19s. Any thoughts?

[@Octane.Vision]

Hey Mark, I see them on Audi's build configurator when I go to spec out a 2023 A5 Sportback. They're not available on the Komfort trim, only Progressiv or higher. I hope this helps!

[@ottawasbestcoffee6511]

In Canada

[@rda6481]

It’s blacked out because it’s the black optic package not because it’s S-line

[@danielkern114]

what a car but may i know the name of the song of the carporn in the beginning?🙈

[@Octane.Vision]

Hey Daniel, the song is Dark Cyber Nights - DimmySad. Cheers!

[@grantbradley5084]

Although the A5 is a nice car, that nice performing six cylinder is the way to go.

[@Octane.Vision]

Can't say we disagree! A six cylinder over a 4 banger is usually hard to turn down.

[@robertburton8055]

I think people get too stuck on the A5 vs S5 comparison and I completely understand why…. BUUUUUUT if people framed the A5 into the context that it’s basically like a Golf R that’s a little heavier with ACTUAL RWD bias QUATTRO as opposed to the FWD bias Haldex. Then they’re a really really good deal considering a used mk7 golf R pushes $35k+ and you can get a comparable mileage A5 with much nicer everything.

[@Zig-pv7mo]

Blacked OUT❤😂

[@backtoshallabal6662]

my guy is the Audi A5 quicker/faster than lets say a Stock Type R?

[@Octane.Vision]

We haven't driven the Type R but for what it's worth the 0-60 time is exactly the same at 5 seconds. So, you can say it's pretty comparable. The A5 was honestly no slouch (45 variant). The Type R might just be better tuned with suspension.

[@henryesparza8663]

never a non s model, i had an a3 and thought 2.0t with a tune was great until i got an s4 and now own an rs5 sportback, the s4 was way more reliable than the a3 and a lot faster

[@Octane.Vision]

We tend to agree with you, having an S or RS is always nice and usually worth the extra bit. We were quite surprised though, the A5 was quite nice regardless. Thanks for stopping by!

[@jonlikesplanes]

Well an a3 is a lot slower than an a5 45. Basically more than a second 0-60. But yes an rs5 is definitely the best.

[@kennixox262]

Audi's have horrible resale value, especially once the warranty period ends. I have a Prestige trim model S5 but if I were to do it again, I'd buy the most basic A4.

[@Octane.Vision]

That's definitely an important factor to consider. Always good to think about what's more important to you as a consumer at the end of the day. We tend to not be interested in the base models, but this A5 was actually quite compelling. Thanks for watching! 🙌

[@carramrod8232]

I’m not worried about the resale value of my S5. Keeping it for a long long time. The design and look of the car will always be good. I’m about to tune it and it will be an absolute monster

[@cygnusa3772]

Because they are overpriced when new, so depreciation tanks them quick. This is true for all luxury cars. Buy them 1-2 years old and save 10-15k

[@andreivictor293]

This review is BLACKED OUT

[@Octane.Vision]

This comment is BLACKED OUT 😂... Hope you enjoyed amigo!

[@jaspajones7045]

😂

[@abdurraafe9803]

0-60 is flat 5 seconds tested

[@flakeymillipede2144]

blacked out

[@Octane.Vision]

😂😂 hope you liked that

[@jaxon161]

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