My Audi S5 Long Term Review - Audi S5 VS Audi RS3?

Mike: "For the last year or so I have been driving the 2018 Audi S5. I had replaced my 2018 Audi RS3 with this car. "In this long term review, I go over some of the reasons why an S5 may be a more practical option. Don't get me wrong though, I loved the RS3, it was an awesome car".
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[@ferragamor6358]

the audi s5, the only car you can drop the kids off to school then rip it on the highway before work all while getting a massage. Now that is a car worth over 50k.

[@FastRedPonyCar]

The RS3's here in the states are currently going for $72~75K USD. Premium Plus package S5's with the black optics and carbon fiber interior package are going for about $10K cheaper. Seems like a no-brainer as you can easily take an S5 to stage 3 for $10k and end up with a comfortable family sedan that runs in the mid to low 10's in the 1/4 mi.

[@leveraged6694]

Great review, really like the style of these.

[@Daiymian]

Really enjoyed your review. Solid stuff and you went into detail on a lot of things that are more everyday than some reviewers. Going to look at your other material too.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Appreciate that!

[@nathancherubim9548]

@@ACCELER8TVHey, love the car and the review. I am looking into the B9 S5 and I was wondering if you’ve had any reliability issues or recommendations for spec/years since you made this video. Thanks!

[@Moglii1991]

Very nice comparison - well done. Finally own a 2017 S5 Sportback in daytona gray and it´s just amazing.. loving it so much so far. Had a 2010 3.0 A5 Coupe TDI before which was also a good daily driver. But the S5 is sporty and such a nice car. My dream car comes true :)

[@ACCELER8TV]

Congrats man! That’s a sweet car in every level as a dailu

[@thesituation9249]

White looks clean because it never looks dirty... clearly hasn't seen my white car😂

[@learning2fly]

Awesome review! entertaining and very honest!

[@southstandblue3231]

Good vlog. I have recently bought an S5 B9. Love it. Just feels like such a well made car too. Plus love some of the little touches ( seat belt etc). I would say though that a “ 5 door coupe” is a contradiction in terms. The review is the sportback. The coupe which I have is 3 doors.

[@kukulkan1717]

great review buddy, thank you!

[@techmed6968]

traded in my 2013 A6 for the 2019 S5 two days ago. i absolutely love it, the only two things that bugs me is the fixed MMI display, i liked the screen that folded in on my A6 and i lost my heated steering wheel.

[@vulfieamadeus8306]

The folding screen was gimmicky and destined to break like it did on my brother's A8. It was always up anyway, so that doesn't bother me. I miss the fact that the stop/start is no longer sticky.

[@techmed6968]

Vulfie Amadeus i had my A6 for 6 years, i never had any problem with the folding MMI. I am really enjoying the S5 these days.

[@jameswatson3937]

You are the best at comparing in real life terms and the S5 SB is my kind of car!!! Thanks!!

[@gilbertgutierrez456]

Now knowing the 2020 Q8 will have a v6 helped me A LOT, thanks! Concerning the frameless doors you make some very strong points I have yet to hear with ALL the Audi videos I have listened to. 1)Over time how long will the windows hold up, using them to close the door. I plan to have this car for awhile traveling back north east a lot 2) The windows will get stuck in cold climate weather. I understand on the Q8 the window will automatically raise up about 1/16", after the door is closed, assuming the window has already been fully closed when closing the door. This is big negative factor considering the Q8 or 7. Thank you so much for revealing so many golden nuggets to US! Keep them coming.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thanks for your kind words, I’m glad it’s helping out! I’ll make sure to point out as many of those nuggets as possible

[@Pcarrolo]

2019 Q8 has a V6 too

[@paulp8399]

I have an S5 and NEVER have closed the door using the window glass...always use the edge of the door itself.

[@steeldragonjovi]

Thanks for the post! I’ve been considering both these cars, so this is the video I’ve been wanting.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Very happy it helped you! Hard to know what to talk about exactly, but I try and come across from the perspective of the buyer

[@GTWCS14]

Nice to see a fellow Ontario resident:). I have had my S5 Sportback since it came out! I enjoy it very much. It gives you the performance, luxury feel and enough room to utilize the rear seats. RS3 is a completely separate segment

[@stevehutchings4339]

What is the S5 like in Canadian winters? Specifically Ottawa that gets more snow and colder than GTA. How does the quattro handle on snowy roads (assuming there are 4 winter tires are installed).

[@twinsfandave]

Great review! I drive an SQ5 but I'm looking at the S5. You hit so many points talking about the RS3, but the size and interior put me off. Just a shame the beautiful RS7 is so expensive.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thanks for the support and glad you liked it!

[@rs3tuber425]

Good review. I own both cars (RS3 and S5). For daily driver I rather have the S5, it is simply a better put car. As far is performance, I ran 11.703@118 on my RS3 while my S5 runs 12.9@108.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Crazy!!!

[@lexman8678]

​@@ACCELER8TV a stock rs3 doesn't run high 11s stock I smoked one with my stock s4 b9 stop capping buddy

[@kubahenriksen6337]

Awesome video man! Thank you so so much for this!

[@ACCELER8TV]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@spelisha]

This is great content - just subscribed!!

[@ACCELER8TV]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@AaronShaHome]

Nice review. Thanks for sharing !

[@audiobsession]

Tough one. I agree with you on the interior and yes, the RS3 is faster/quicker. I'd go with a TTRS for a better interior feel but I'd lose two doors. The only thing that makes me hesitate for the S5 is the fixed second display.

[@ACCELER8TV]

2 things. 1) TTRs worked when my son was in a baby seat then I could shove him back there on short trips, as I had one in 2014 for 6 months in stick. That car needs a medal. However if the buyer has kids... forget about it. 2)the new s5 will have the new stuff so that’s probably the way... but all depends on age group, needs and the wife!

[@audiobsession]

@@ACCELER8TV True! Cant wait to see your new ride. Say hi to Ian. Cheers from Milton!

[@diz_-4167]

I was never a fan of fixed displays at all in cars, but I had an A5 Sportback in Premium Plus trim as a rental a few weeks back while on vacation and I really didn't mind it at all. The display was never in the way and I barely noticed it being there. The only thing that bothered me was that it wasn't a touch screen compared to my 2016 GTI but the scroll wheel only took a few minutes to get used to. This is a great video though because it is helping me make up my mind in a time where I've had a lot of sunroof and headliner issues fixed on my MK7 GTI in the last year of ownership. Now that I can afford a lightly used 2017-2018 S5, the GTI has to go before the winter snow melt starts soaking my GTI's interior and pissing off my passengers every time they open the passenger side visor. I'd like to pose this question though, is it worth looking back at 2016-2017 Audi S6's or BMW 550i xDrive's with the M-Sport packages for that step up to the turbocharged V8s, ventilated seats, and some other options that don't come in the S5 or its competitors?

[@MiloYellowknee]

audi obsession quite honestly-you find you don’t even retract the second display… I tried it out in mine and feel naked (rs3). Even during spirited/hooligan driving.

[@hlf_coder6272]

@@MiloYellowknee I had an S3 and put the display in the dash every time I drove it. I thought it gave the interior a classic and clean look.

[@tyleryoung2348]

GREAT REVIEW !! I was about buy a S5 but i changed my mind.. i do love this car but i live in Canada, this window without frame is a no-no for winter lol

[@justinmaynard8305]

What are the like to tune and mod if you want a bit more performance out of them. Stage. 1 or 2 cost etc performance boost?

[@concernedpatriot9314]

I pic the Audi S5 Sportback two years ago ! But I’m waiting for a used one !

[@darket4826]

Ok still deciding should I get a 2018 rs3 or s5. See I love going fast and I love modding cars so will the s5 be better or rs3

[@frankpuglia6615]

Last December I traded my 2018 R8V10+ for a 2022 Corvette Convertable, I did so because there was some profit for me involved and I could see the storm on the horizon. The Vette is a nice car and fun. Until the Z06 comes out it just doesn't compare to the Audi on a lot of fronts. Fast forward to June 2022 and a look at what I was spending on my daily driver in fuel ($600.00 per month up in smoke in my Dodge Dually) so I had an excuse to get something I like AND something that has what I need. Buckle up now folks. So I decide on the S5 with adaptive suspension and all the goodies. I find one in Henderson Nevada, so I run up the 100 miles to buy it (just outside of Las Vegas) and as I arrive some lucky guy was driving off in my old R8 which I traded 6 months ago to the Chevy dealer for 189k The guy paid 177k for it. Now the best part. I absolutely missed my R8 after trading it for a flashy slut of a supercar (honestly no disrespect here to Chevy, the Vette is awesome) But there is an immediate knowing that the R8 is worth the extra 75k when you are doing 140mph+ ...Back to the S5, the interior is 90% identical to my old R8. The seats are exactly the same as the R8 but now I have a massage daily. The dash and MMI is the same. I'm home. As far as how I feel about the S5 performance goes, for the money it is the best mid-sized car out there with respect to the comfort performance and economy balance they have achieved. A value widely sought lately as a result of energy policy and increasing fuel costs. The bottom line is that there is a wide consensus that Audi has hit a homer with the S5.

[@eyeofventure]

Do you know about The feature that you can close the car window from the outside without having to open the car door?

[@ericvansensie2423]

thanks, the comparison i was looking for

[@jetech5986]

I have a completely loaded 2018 black SQ5, damn I wish massage were available, I considered the S5 sportback but I own a white 2015 RS5 Cabriolet which I sadly park for the 5 months of winter, that is a fun vehicle, and the sound! One odd thing I’ve run across is the amount of S & RS owners that do not know you have to physically press Dynamic twice to open up the exhaust, I know one RS5 owner that had never heard his exhaust in all its glory, push that button a second time to hear that rumble! This holds true for my SQ5 as well, even though the screen says Dynamic I have to select it again to get the full Dynamic experience, why?

[@joshuaanderson9972]

JE Tech I have a 2018 s3. Can you elaborate the steps. Choose dynamic mode then exit and then go back in??

[@jetech5986]

Joshua Anderson while in Dynamic mode select it again, both my SQ5 and RS5 changes noticeably, if driving both gear down with a few audible burps.

[@darrenyp]

If you start the car in dynamic, it will not be in S mode, but you don't have to select dynamic twice, just pull back on the shifter once to get it into S.

[@brumalerie]

Love all your videos homie? I’m down to either a fully loaded 2023 all black S3 or the mid level A5. Both around the same price. No kids. 50 years old. Don’t need to haul much around. Live in Vancouver. Owned only GTI or R my entire life. S3 is all I need but the A5 looks more mature and manly. Want something sporty and fast and nimble. S5 is a bit too much maybe. And the V6 adds to gas costs. Any thoughts or recommendations or tips? Thanks.

[@sheva_sd]

I bought my navarra s5 in 2019 as 18 model with 2300 mi on it, certified. I have owned it for 5 years, did a 3500mi road trip across 7 states; currently my s5 has 76k miles, changed tires on 41k (from pirelli to michelit pilot sport 4s) and so far so good. Currently have 74k miles. Only major issue was thermostat had to be replaced at 60k miles and i was out of warranty but State covered it. Did my oil changes every 5k miles and it drives amazing still to this day. Ah almost forgot; first thing I did when purchased it- did apr stage 1 chip tune, cost me $1100- it put me in same category of 0-60 and quarter mile as stock rs5. Can’t recommend this car enough.

[@oshitomaha]

What about a 2019 S5 vs a 2018 S6? Anyone know the comparison?

[@barbabarba5534]

What about maintenance cost witch one is more expensive the s5 or rs3

[@brainards11]

I never use the windows to close the doors…it’s been one of the best cars I’ve ever owned!

[@bpp325]

The S5 is a lovely machine. The video is well done. Thanx.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thank you!

[@RomanEmpireRSVR]

Awesome review. I just traded in my Hellcat today and got an S5 prestige coupe!!

[@ACCELER8TV]

Dayyymmm... Tell me what you didn’t like about the hell cat!?!?

[@RomanEmpireRSVR]

ACCELER8 the car was fun for awhile. To be honest the engine noise with the supercharger got old after a couple months. That’s all you could hear, the acceleration was incredible but it was all engine and not much else

[@ACCELER8TV]

I could see that, it’s a bucket list car to experience... but not the whole experience lol You now have refinement, whole different ball game. Enjoy the car man, it’s well priced for what it offers

[@RomanEmpireRSVR]

ACCELER8 yeah it was a cool experience without a doubt. Just not the best daily driver I love my Audi’s. This is number 5, just gotta learn all the technology that’s packed into it

[@ShinnSin]

I was kinda hoping he would go a bit into service, and how that whole process was like. For me that was a make or break when I was leasing the BMW M340i.

[@ACCELER8TV]

All German cars under 4 years usually cover servicing.. so hard to compare.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Used S5’s are the performance bargains of the century, certainly here in the UK they are. You can pick up the V8s for £8k ($10.5k) with low miles and full service history.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Can the same be said about 335i in the UK?

[@LunarEclipseVI]

Does the s5 have shift lights??

[@cheveu8632]

I have an S3 and I’m really tempted to get an S4 avant for the family, but then I’ll pick a B8 for the sweet 450+ bhp compressor I guess.... so many choices! X)

[@ACCELER8TV]

What a time to be alive!

[@gladix4930]

is 3.0tdi more reliable than the 3.0 tfsi petrol?

[@93ChayZ]

I test drove a couple 2018 B9 S5 sport back’s earlier this week, tbh, when i went and sat in an S3 it felt less sporty and less cockpity than the S5 which i was NOT expecting, let alone the B9’s interior is wayyyyyy nicer and i mean it’s milea ahead, the S3 felt so cheap, the S5 was so comfy, felt solid. I didn’t even need to drive the S3 i knew it wasn’t what i wanted as soon as i got to sit in and drive the S5. Plus you can get a sports diff, real Quattro, 😍 RS3 is just out of my budget but really the only thing the RS3 has going for it is the 5 cyl.... and that’s it....

[@TheStringBreaker]

Phenomenal Video!

[@sanjay.sinclair]

I was cross shopping those two a couple months ago. Chose the S5 simply because it had power seats. Still blows my mind why there are no power seats option in the US for the RS3. My S3 even had it. S5 makes me feel old. Going back to RS3 next gen tho...if they have power seats.

[@ACCELER8TV]

sanjay sinclair LoL! Same feeling!

[@Squeezemycrackers]

..... comparing apples to oranges never compare a s3 to a rs3..... Why would the RS3 come with power seats.... its meant to be a aggressive super rocket performance vehicle.... Similar to that of M models with old fashioned manual adjusting seats and not power seats.

[@issam858]

Just traded the S3 for the S5 and it just makes sense. The S5 is the more mature car in every way. When you are in the late 20s or early 30s, I vote S3 but when your 35 or older, go with the S5 ;)

[@BN99239]

This is a comparison between RS3 or S5, not S3. S3 is just a Golf R.

[@TheseRightHereBitch]

What if I’m in my early 20s? 🤔

[@issam858]

@@TheseRightHereBitch the RS2

[@TheseRightHereBitch]

@@issam858 Really? 😂

[@irvinge4641]

@@BN99239 hahahah

[@verde629]

We need to see a review on the new RS3 !

[@logtec1162]

you can easily tune the s5 to go faster 0-100 than Rs3 with a piggyback tuning-box . I had the same problem , what to pick, Rs3 or The S5, I went for the S5 because I couldn’t get over the cheap looking interior of the RS3 and the young-boys exterior look, I’m 40 not 20. Yes the RS3 is more fun to drive but S5 looks so much better and with a 500 eur tune you can make it faster than RS3. My S5 accelerates 0-100 under 4 seconds after installing the DTUK tuning-box

[@krisrudecki9477]

Which MY S5 have you got? 2010-2012 can get up to 450 whbp with a stage1+ (tune and sc pulleys), 2013-2016 cars get up to ~420 wbhp with just a map (most companies have not managed to do stage 1 with pulleys on those afaik), not sure what's the state of 2017-2019 cars?

[@dhruvaggarwal1024]

No way an S5 can go faster than RS3. S5 Fully loaded will cost much more than a RS3 Tuned to begin with. Their numbers are not similar. Pricewise, I feel like maybe the S4 is much more of a comparison to an RS3. However, I will not argue on the interior and space as S5 is a much bigger vehicle which does offer more, with a dollar sign attached to it. I do like your videos @audisportmike

[@krisrudecki9477]

Dhruv Aggarwal S5 supercharged Revo Stage1+ is clocking ~3.7 0-60. You can get those for ~£13k. It’s a bargain of the century (right next to bmw m135i)

[@freakingawesomereviews5318]

@@krisrudecki9477 yeh bro i got one 2013 re~maped by eurochaged hitting 440bhp...paid £15500 fullyloaded..

[@pinchers1]

dont forget almost nobody who has a rs3 has it standard

[@tylerbeninati6815]

Looking for a front license plate mount that will be front and center on the grill. My S5 didn't come with one. If anyone knows a place I can pick one up it would be greatly appreciated!

[@ACCELER8TV]

Like the one in this video? You can get them from any dealer whose located in a state that needs one

[@tylerbeninati6815]

@@ACCELER8TV Thanks! Im guessing they are going to charge a lot more than finding one online somewhere but ill check it out! Great videos by the way!

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Have to be careful of that boot... few times when i am loading things the boot auto closes and that safety measure for the boot to stop closing doesnt work all the time

[@ACCELER8TV]

Yes, That’s why they also don’t have a close from inside the car. You have to be at the back to close the car. That comet will hurt if it hits!

[@ACCELER8TV]

Corner*

[@miket.8528]

I’m stuck between a c7 S6/S7 or the B9 S4/S5.

[@SRTst]

I had a b8.5 S5 and now I own and RS3... never looked back.... They're two different vehicles. S5 is more of a luxury car with taste of performance vs RS3 which is an all out performance car. If you plan to modify either, the gap grows exponentially... With just few modifications I'm well into 10s 1/4 and will get damn close to 9s on factory turbo, while S5 will see gains but won't ever see deep 10s. So using term FAST to describe both should be with an *... Fast for what it is but compareable, no... I'm just south of you so maybe one day when I go to St.Thomas I should have you come out and try this car out :). It will make you want your RS3 back :).

[@Zharsergey]

B9 S4/5 into 10s now! Hybrid turbo and a tune

[@dj2000lbs]

Can you even buy a RS3 with traffic Jam assist?? Whats the "cheapest" model you can get Traffic Jam Assist in?

[@mco51193]

Do you mean adaptive cruise control with stop and go assistance? Yes, it's part of the driver assistance package for the RS3. It works really well.

[@rafaelchong2774]

Hey buddy. Please help. Am 31 and a father of 2 in Singapore. Currently driving an E90 M3. But am thinking of switching to Audi after I sat in my buddies Rs3 daza. Damn it's so fast. But am stuck between the Rs3, B9 S4 or Rs4( no 2018 available in Singapore as of now)

[@ACCELER8TV]

Small roads, buy the smaller car. But if all the cars are small and you want something more luxurious but the S4. But it’s not as zippy

[@rafaelchong2774]

@@ACCELER8TV 1 set back is the interior of the 8v.2 rs3:( it's not "Audi interior" like? Ideally would be the B9 rs4 but that's avant...sedan = S4....damn it this is hard....

[@mikewazowski3201]

The RS3 is a CRAZY fast car when modified...like super car caliber!!!

[@nurbsenvi]

That 5 Cylinder engine with Quattro is all I can ask

[@audirs3564]

Moving from an S4 B9 to an Rs3 . I felt the Rs3 is noticeably quicker

[@effa114]

How would you compare this to the ct5-v that you recently drove?

[@ACCELER8TV]

I think the caddi is better looking on the outside and the audi is better looking on the inside. As far as drive goes the ct4 is better in warm climates. The ct5 is has better steering but in winter the audi is better. Hard to be in-depth over text!

[@effa114]

@@ACCELER8TV thanks for the reply, great insights! Can you comment on handling/which feel more rear driven? Does your S5 have the sport diff? I’m not crazy on the CT4 as it’s a 4-cyl, but I’m pretty impressed with the CT5, and it’s great to pick the brain of someone who’s owned the s5.

[@vmvg7564]

Such a great daily! Should have spec'd black optics though.

[@ACCELER8TV]

I would have loved to but when i got the car, they just didnt offer it as an option until the next update! urgh!

[@Scythra]

S5 sportback over the RS3 any day. Unless you are a track - motorway person all the time; the S5 is more practical, comfort and still super sporty. Basically I agree everything A8 said in this video.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Agreed!

[@jtepsr]

you pick the S5 Coupe

[@HeadsUP253]

Im 6'3" and i got the S5 comfortable and got it tuned stage 2+ and its fast 💨 rs3 is small

[@ACCELER8TV]

Nice!

[@stArCraft168]

I’m have a BMW 535i, I’m still deciding on the S5, this car is gonna slightly smaller than me car but faster. you are just like me on choosing exterior color. And I have two younger kids, still haven’t decided it.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Just feels more “alive” that the 535. It is a bit tight in the back with 2 young kids. But this is the time before they get tall!

[@stArCraft168]

ACCELER8 thanks for the feedbacks! Great video btw ❤️

[@p0werl0ve]

RS3 for teenagers, or for second car and S5 or the S4 as i prefer for a daily is certainly the wiser choice

[@mercadojose0124]

Powerlove What teenager has an RS3?

[@IGOTGAMEAJ]

Teenagers driving a $70,000 car

[@franklei2162]

Mr. Market me xD

[@cheveu8632]

I’m quite tempted by a S4 B8 avant for the family to pair it with my S3. A simple tune + e85 and you can rock 450+ bhp while being cheap on the gas side. But than what point is there to the S3? It’s a bit more sporty sure but idk. Interesting point you make about RS3, I wondering what kind of teenager has the money for it haha

[@MiloYellowknee]

After owning a three for quite some time, I’m wishing I had picked this up instead. Next time!

[@ACCELER8TV]

I think it works out better for the long term over the 3. But short term, the 3 is more “alive”

[@93ChayZ]

I am struggling to decide which Audi i want 😭😭😭 it’s seriously so hard... a few key points The Pro’s RS3: Engine, Sporty, Nimble, Cool factor, Rare, will Hold Value, DSG S5: BEAUTIFUL Interior, Excellent v6 Turbo, Sport Diff, might even handle as good or better than the RS3 (due to understeer problems) The Con’s RS3: Cheaper interior, understeer, Haldex, no sport diff, High price point S5: Doesn’t have 5 cyl, heavier, Wont hold VALUE...., not as aggressive looking, No DSG (the ZF8 is apparently excellent though)

[@ACCELER8TV]

Very well said!

[@hlf_coder6272]

It sounds like the 2022 RS3 handles significantly better now though. At least according to some of the reviews I've watched, it is no longer plagued with understeer issues due to the sport diff. Audi is claiming it's a legit track car now. I've currently got an M2 Competition which handles beautifully, and am strongly considering going to an RS3. That being said, my previous car was an S3, and I kinda thought the understeer complaints were exaggerated personally. The car actually handled pretty damn good.

[@Matt-wg9xn]

Sweet lord I wish I wasn't wearing headphones for that intro

[@evinnatanahel8385]

I agree,that intro just wake me up hah

[@Dani4B]

Please don’t use the Lord’s name in vain, we should respect the Lord name, He is our Lord and Savior and should be respected. We shouldn’t use His name to curse or express disgust, but rather reverence it and respect It, for It is Holy. We don’t use our parents name in vain to curse. How much more should we respect the God of the universe.

[@Matt-wg9xn]

@@Dani4B depends on which lord, could've just been calling him the lord of audi reviews.

[@jonesjones7057]

Wish I could take a Lexus GS F engine, transmission and electronics and stuff them into this Audi. Then I could have the looks of this with the reliability of the Lexus. It would be the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup of cars.

[@grantbradley5084]

I just traded my 2021 TTRS for a 2023 S5. I do miss the performance on the RS, however the S5 has everything the Rs did not. The RS was essentially a toy with minimal extras.

[@franklinekihiu1063]

5:28 was so hilarious 😅😅

[@DjCombala4964]

8:03 thats torsen for ya

[@ACCELER8TV]

DjCombala4964 true

[@SS-ug1qy]

That white stitching on the steering wheel doesn’t look like it was ever white before after 3 years 😆 doesn’t matter how much u try to keep it clean

[@ebmotorsport2006]

Going to be either a Q8 or A7

[@kmuinde]

Yeah curvy is awesome

[@ACCELER8TV]

True!

[@darkspeed62]

Is the exhaust sound in this stock or aftermarket?

[@ACCELER8TV]

Stock!

[@darkspeed62]

@@ACCELER8TV Thanks. Really want the B9 S5 Coupe, but there aren't many videos with the stock exhaust sound, so thanks for making this video. I can't wait to drive one of these. I love how everyone remarks about the nice balance of comfort, the luxury interior cabin, and the performance, AND the fuel economy.

[@taylor315]

But how’s the maintenance? Is it $300 for an oil change and $1500 for brakes just like Porsche? 😅 asking for..a friend

[@Scythra]

Believe it or not but the S5 in The Netherlands cost 100k new (and that is starting, without any options!!). Man I'm gonna have to wait 4 years to have an S5 with the latest touch MMI tech.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Damn! Crazy man. Really sucks if you are a car guy

[@sevensinsvelocityshop7563]

There are people who have gotten the S5 SB to sub 4 second 0-60 using launch control

[@ahsanmalik1013]

Ironically, you can average 10.6 on VW Atlas powered by 2 litre TSI. At one time, we were able to average 8.6 easily. 2 litre TSI is fuel efficient engine.

[@openyaeyez]

At 5:29 Hilarious because that’s accurate 75% of the time whether your foot action is correct or not. Audi, whats the deal with this?

[@laejxela]

It only refuses to open when I'm carrying stuff. If I walk behind it in the garage though, no problem...

[@cicada3312]

I really like your review . But there are some questions I have about the s5 1.does it have a keyless entry ?/keyless start 2. Is there a version without a sunroof (I hate sunroofs) 3. Aux code ?

[@ACCELER8TV]

Yes it does have keyless, but no remote start No there isn’t a version without a roof No aux, just Bluetooth streaming and USBs

[@jamesdecade]

Keyless entry yes, and push button start. In the UK, at least, there is a version without a sunroof. Bluetooth and USB's.

[@cicada3312]

@@jamesdecade thank you for the info. Do you like sunroofs on cars ?

[@jamesdecade]

@@cicada3312 I have the version without, but I'm not against them. Not that sunny in the UK tho. Ha.

[@NigelTangLR]

Got an S5 in China, only sunroof vision available, keyless enter/start come as standard. And now I only use carplay for music, which also comes with the car in China.

[@A_guan]

Question is are you willing to keep this car when it's out of warranty?

[@ACCELER8TV]

Yes!

[@A_guan]

@@ACCELER8TV why? I'm just mainly concerned about repair costs and what not after the warranty expires. Still don't really think German cars are all that reliable

[@mikuelable]

People don't buy sedans? ... corolla : hold my 4 doors

[@axelfoley1406]

lol. ya that's the trend, unfortunately...Small SUVs and crossovers.

[@bl6443]

People who are shopping for S5 or RS3 will not even think about corolla or civic

[@SackAttack81]

So where is this? Shirt says Audi London, but is left hand drive with KPH.

[@ACCELER8TV]

London, Ontario 🇨🇦 Canada

[@djmichaelm3301]

Wouldn’t it be great kilometerage rather than milage?

[@ACCELER8TV]

lol! Technically yes!

[@eyeofventure]

You’re not supposed to use the windows shut the door.You should always shut the doors using the door or the door handle

[@gurpalsingh4929]

the active cruise control is fucking boss ...

[@ACCELER8TV]

Truth!

[@littleboyry1948]

What’s the difference between this car than the A5?

[@bahaahm1301]

LittleBoyRy The S5 os a sport car with an engine that has approximately 350 Horse Power. The A5 has the exterior of the S5 ( especially when it’s S. Line) but around 190 hourse Power . If you are looking for a sporty performance than is the S5 for you. If you want a beautiful car with a decent performance and a lesser price than the A5

[@littleboyry1948]

Bahaa Hm yeah my dad has the A5 S line and I couldn’t tell the difference between the two

[@snakeeyes9246]

The A5 has about 250 horsepower from a 2.0L turbo 4 cylinder. The S5 has a 3.0L turbo V6 with 350 horsepower.

[@littleboyry1948]

Oh my step mom has the A5 with S-line also with A 6 Cylinder. It feels fast to me haha

[@robinzhongnanwu495]

Wonder what’s your next one.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Coming soon!

[@Primal391]

I keep a car for 6-10 years. Just depends. No car payments are awesome. Besides, I believe most cars aren’t worth the price. So I never have to much desire for another. Rather spend the money on family and nice vacations for example.

[@NoLimitKaydo]

I love this guy I want to buy my S5 from him 😂

[@schmoestudy]

What do you drive nowadays?

[@ACCELER8TV]

20’ Ram; 17’ R8 spyder and an 02 996 911 Turbo

[@ElusivEnigma]

I can't stand the netting..... I'm trying to disregard it but I just can't. I still want this S5 just need to bite that itch

[@PigMan9080]

S5 uses a different (better) quattro system than the RS3

[@rs3tuber425]

Torsen vs haldex gen 5. One if better than the other and viceversa. My S5 wouldn't pull a 1.7sec 60', my RS3 will do it all day long.

[@dhruvaggarwal1024]

#teamhaldex

[@seantan2912]

@@dhruvaggarwal1024 my A5 has the Quattro and has failed 3times,transfer case replaced under warranty 3times. I sold my A5 B9 and bought a RS3.

[@HansDelbruck53]

No. The seats look nice, but hardly awesome. Few things in the world are truly awesome. What do you think of the RS5 Sportback? I plan to buy one in the near future.

[@happycanadianguy]

The guy has gunz

[@seungwoo6994]

S5 and then modify a little bit

[@TheNick9910]

Personally I would love a RS3 engine and transmission in an S5 sportback

[@yazan.kioumgi]

RS5 is what you're looking for then.

[@frankpuglia6615]

Way back in 1989 I bought a Ford Tear ass, I mean an SHO. It had a Yamaha 6 Cylinder that when tested at Yamaha they set it at 12,000 RPM's and went to lunch. It could run all day. I bought 2 of them back then because they sounded like Indy cars if you opened up the exhaust they were rippers. My thought was dam, I want this motor in my boat, it would be insane. I never got round to it though.

[@Adonis8989]

I'm torn between the Infiniti Q50 Red Sport and the S5.

[@osos231]

I used to own a Q50 Red Sport. I changed to a S5. You wont regret going to an S5. Interior much nicer. Overall quality Audi has it over Q50. The brakes on those Q50 always warped the rotors so I'll nevee ro back to a Q50

[@ianmcalpine]

I'd get the S5 in black.

[@sassymax1642]

yeah, looks best in black for sure

[@lathani32]

I just think that car looks soooooooooooo much sexier than the 3

[@aliismailzada5847]

"hella fast" Cali native confirmed :) lol