Audi A5 vs Audi S5 Model Comparison | Audi Oklahoma City
Looking for your next luxury sedan? Look no further than Audi OKC! We offer a range of luxury options defined by powerful engines, intelligent cabins, and sharp style. The A5 is one of our flagship models, offering the classic, family sedan experience, with more cargo space, horsepower, and features than compact sedans like the Audi A4. The Audi sedan comes in its base format, the A5, but it has a performance-oriented sibling, the Audi S5. Both share a lot; styling, features, and amenities are pretty similar. What are the differences between the A5 and the S5? The S5 delivers more horsepower and a more premium cabin, offering some of Audi’s most advanced features. If you’re looking for an upscale everyday commuter, the A5 is a perfect choice. If you’re looking for the roar of a V-6 engine with a 0 to 60 around 4 seconds, the S5 is a step above. We’ll preview everything you need to know about both of Audi’s sedans, from performance rating to the technology suite. If you’d like to learn to compare the Audi sedans for yourself, visit our Audi dealer in OKC today.
A5 vs S5 Powertrains and Performance
The A5 is the base model, and the S5 builds upon it. It comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder powertrain, supported by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. It generates 268 horsepower and runs from 0 to 60 in about 5.6 seconds. It can be equipped with a range of extra performance features, including a sport suspension, a torque-vectoring rear differential, and other options. It gets about 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the open road. Moving the Audi S5, you’ll find a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, making 362 horsepower. The snarling, crisp engine helps the S5 run from 0 to 60 in about 4.3 seconds. Both powertrains come with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and Audi’s quattro AWD platform. Of course, the S5 is just more fun to drive. It comes with three drive modes: Comfort, Dynamic, and Balanced. While packing plenty of horsepower, it's still focused on comfortable driving, just with a bit more engagement. It gets about 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Test drive both Audis for sale in OKC!
Audi S5 vs Audi A5 Trim Levels and Features
The Audis share a familiar trim-level lineup with anyone who's done a little research into other Audis, broken down into the Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige classes. Of course, every Audi sedan comes well-equipped, with the base A5 getting features like adaptive cruise control, rear turn assist, a panoramic glass roof, and plenty of premium materials throughout the cabin. The base S5 is sportier, getting red brake calipers, carbon micro-twill inlays, a flat-bottom steering wheel with shift paddles, and an S sport suspension. The A5 Prestige gets a Bang & Olufsen stereo with front headrest speakers, matrix LED headlights, heated rear seats, and a passenger display. The same trim level on the S5 gets a sport adaptive damping suspension, Nappa or Pearl Nappa leather seats, and front sports seats plus with massage and ventilation. If you’d like to compare features and trim levels for yourself, visit our Audi dealer in OKC today.
New Audi A5 and S5 Pricing Comparison
All told, the S5 is the better sedan. There’s no getting around it. It’s just a matter of whether you think the extra speed and features justify the cost. We’ve broken down the price differences between the different models in the graphic below:
The S5 is constantly about $13,000 more expensive than the A5. We think the S5 justifies the extra cost with its additional features and horsepower, but it’s a significant enough jump to make most people think twice before buying. Not sure which you’d prefer: the A5 or the S5? At Audi OKC, we’re happy to answer any questions and show you all around both sedans. Visit our Audi dealership in OKC to learn more.
Test Drive Your New Audi Sedan at Audi OKC
The A5 is capable, well-equipped, and packs all the style you want from a luxury commuter. It’s the perfect choice for the majority of drivers. If you’re looking for a little more punch from your next sedan though, the S5 combines sports car personality with family sedan practicality. Compare the Audi S5 and the Audi A5 for sale in OKC today!