smjc_99

Ok folks got a chance to drivve a white S5. It is good but not awesome

Looks: S5 in white and brown interior was very stylish, the best color for the S5 IMHO, easily one of the best looking cars on the road if ya exlcude the exotics like the R8, F430, Gallardo, Vantage etc.

Seats: Very nice but they sit high and dont go much low. They are not as supportive while cornering unlike like amg seats

Exhaust note: Nice rumble ,sounds good at WOT but not loud enough

Ride and Handling: Awd handles very well and rides well too

Gear box: little Notchy

Feel: Sporty but GT car like and lacks the overall feel of a sports car/sports sedan

Interior Controls: Aud interiors are the best and all controls feel good to touch but Tilt/telescope is only manual

Steering: very light at low speeds but firms up at speeds. Steering is decent but not great

Sunroof: will tilt only

I think C63 Amg will be more fun and will only be a notch lesser in style but i am expecting the C63 exhuast, seats, handling and steering to be way superior

spr

how would you compare it to a c55 since that is more of its real class?

smjc_99

Probably closer to C55, I only drove the c55 twice in the past but the S5 looks more modern than C55 and probably handles better in the twisties over the C55

FThornton666

To be honest the thing i would want is an S5 in black on red interior with the bang system or the monster that the RS5 will be int he same config. Do an exhaust system on it short shifter my god it would haul ***.

Stiggs

0-60 in 5sec? No thanks. I just keep the CLK55 if thats the case.

Fifth Ring

So far, what I've seen of the S5 doesn't thrill me, but I must admit that I'm getting harder and harder to thrill. I'd say the S5 does everything it should based on its specs. It's as fast as it should be, handles like it should, and is comfortable as Audis tend to be. I'm not sure that's enough to win me over. Basically, it's a nice competitor to the 335 coupe, and it offers better all-weather capability (and lacks the BMW image - which some buyers like).

GDawgC220

Sub 5 seconds Like MB and BMW, Audi is conservative with numbers on paper. I've seen 4.5-4.8s from various tests.

SolidGranite

So have I. If the C55 can get under 5.0 then there is no reason why the S5 cannot...

Again, this car is no rocket like the C63 or some of the others out there but it's no slouch either.

EKaru

This acceleration isn't too shabby at all....
http://www.autospies.com/news/Audi-S...Seconds-17739/

Carl Lassiter

Nice write up. What I expected. The only comment is I'm sure the exhaust isn't too quiet for those outside the car. From inside mine sounds quite discrete but is utterly awesome from the outside at any throttle.

Audi have made it clear that for true geaheads the future lies with their RS line from now on. However, one needs deep pockets.

smjc_99

Yep Exhaust sounds great from outside and I experienced that when dealer was putting the car back but I prefer little more rumble from inside since I have to live with the car IMHO

RI55

Very good write up. I agree, totally. Also agree on the exhaust note, very nice on the outside, but I found myself damn near tach'd out during testdrive cruising since I couldnt hear anything on the inside of the S5.

I had a 2005 C55 for almost 2 years. Yes, they are two different cars, and the W203 goes waaaay back where the B8 chassis is fresh and new . I like the two doors and the manual of the S5, but the C55 is a great car, good handling, steering and braking and the torque. I actually prefer the C55 over the E55, if anything for the handling and the "non-electronic-feel" braking. I think the S5 is a stellar car for what it is. In my opinion, I think the C63 will surpass the acceleration, handling, braking and overall performance of the S5, but it wont look as good, have two doors, or be able to row throught the gears. I want both!

TopGun32

or CLK550 with 7spd

I like the S5.. if I was not a speed junkie.. it would be my top choice for a coupe.

but I rather have a turbo car at this point or large displacemnt V8.

spr

RI55 - cool comments. I actually bought the c over the e for the same reasons.

Stiggs

Dammit.....just buy the C63 already so I can get one too!

dimsdale

The Audi dealer in Rockville, MD had an S5 on the lot (only one). Went to see it. The sales rep said "we don't let anyone test drive it - it's just so people can see it and place an order if they like it."

Two seconds later, some couple comes out with another rep - and a key to the car - they hop in and take off on a drive.

No test drives - eh? Nice introduction to that dealership.

MB AMG

Has anyone seen this video yet? I think the CLK500 accelerated faster than the S5 and 335i from the last time I saw it (which was a while ago).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twoegah1-1U

Can any German speakers enlighten us?

GDawgC220

The CLK500 is mid 5s in terms of to 60. The 335 is high 4s low 5s and the S5 is high 4s.