It may seem like only a facelift was applied, but there's more to that just than a facelift. Notice the newer car on the right is faster because it has better tires, tech, etc.?
Audi RS5 vs Audi RS5
| Category | Audi RS5 (8T3) | Audi RS5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 450 / 444 | 450 / 444 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 430 / 317 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1771 / 3904 | 1770 / 3902 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 254 / 251 | 254 / 251 |
| Average price | €91,000 | €93,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi RS5 (8T3) | Audi RS5 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.2 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.3 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.4 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.4 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.4 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.2 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.6 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.3 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.4 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.7 s | 9.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 95.7 mph | 8.7 s @ 97.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.5 s @ 112.5 mph | 12.3 s @ 112.2 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi RS5 (8T3) | Audi RS5 |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.1 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.7 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.6 s | 7.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 10.8 s | 10.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.4 s | 8.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 13.1 s | 12.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 17.2 s | 16.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 22.6 s | 22.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.5 s | 10.5 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi RS5 (8T3) | Audi RS5 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 284 kph (177 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) | 0.73 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.4 kph (41.9 mph) | 68.2 kph (42.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.5 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) | 12.8 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 139 m (456 ft) | 140 m (458 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi RS5 (8T3) | Audi RS5 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 85 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
RS5 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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