Actually Motor Trend has gotten a 4.5 for the S5, and this has been matched by quite a few owners using a vbox
Audi S5 vs Audi S4
Category | Audi S5 (8T3) | Audi S4 (B8) |
---|---|---|
Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 3.0 l V6 |
Max power (ps / bhp) | 354 / 349 | 333 / 328 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 440 / 325 | 440 / 325 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1630 / 3594 | 1754 / 3867 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 217 / 214 | 190 / 187 |
Lap Times
Track | Audi S5 (8T3) | Audi S4 (B8) |
---|---|---|
Virginia International Raceway Grand East Course (pre 01/2014) | 3:14.60 | 3:10.80 |
Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:16.70 |
Autozeitung test track | 1:44.60 | 1:41.80 |
Acceleration
Speed & distance | Audi S5 (8T3) | Audi S4 (B8) |
---|---|---|
0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.5 s |
0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.8 s |
0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.9 s |
0 - 180 kph | 15.8 s | 14.9 s |
0 - 200 kph | 18.3 s | 17.5 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.3 s | 12.6 s |
0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 4.4 s |
0 - 100 mph | 11.9 s | 11.0 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph |
1/4 mile | 13.2 s | 12.9 s |
General performance
Category | Audi S5 (8T3) | Audi S4 (B8) |
---|---|---|
Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
Est. max acceleration | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) |
Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) |
60 mph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
70 mph - 0 | 48 m (156 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
Summary
Category | Audi S5 (8T3) | Audi S4 (B8) |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 284 | 300 |
Straight line speed | 1392 | 1406 |
Total | 1676 | 1706 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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Acceleration graph
Anonymous 15y ago
S4 ran 0-60 in 4.5 and 1/4 in 12.9 in this months road and track. WOW!!! Never seen any S5 numbers like that. S4 hands down winner, and it whoops the S5 around the track
Anonymous 15y ago
s4 is faster in a straight line
i have an s5 and my friend just got the new s4. both automjatic. straight line accelerations he wins every time.
sakimano 16y ago
Lou...this data sucks! :)
S5 4.2 FSI has been tested by
car and driver - 0-60mph 4.8 seconds; 1/4 mile 13.4 seconds
road and track - 0-60 mph 4.8 seconds; 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds
Edmonds Insideline 0-60 mph 4.9 seconds; 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds
The S4 3.0T has been tested by two of the same publications
car and driver - 0-60mph 4.9 seconds; 1/4 mile 13.4 seconds
Edmonds Insideline 0-60 mph 4.9 seconds; 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds
Curb weight for both cars was around 3900 lbs in all tests (3850-3950)