Mar 21, 2024 · Learn the difference between Audi's turbocharged V6 engines in the B9 S5 and RS5 models. Discover which one is ideal for perfrormance, interior, or modification needs.

The RS5 actually shares the same core V6 TFSI® engine found in the Audi S5, but other differences give it a ~100 horsepower (444 hp vs 349 hp) advantage. The RS5’s engine has two turbos instead of one and a different bore which makes it a 2.9-liter (as opposed to the Audi S5’s 3.0-liter) engine.

Jun 12, 2018 · Bought a new '18 S5 Sportback last year, and now a friend is considering an RS5. We test drove it and really weren't that impressed actually. Interior is almost identical. Exterior has minor differences (dual jumbo exhaust arguably doesn't …

Jul 1, 2022 · I was specifically making the decision between the V6 supercharged S5 and the V8 RS5...but I consider that to be a much harder decision than deciding between the B9 cars since they are both 6cyl cars.

Feb 13, 2019 · The RS5 version is reinforced, has two turbos instead of one and a slightly different bore which is what makes it a 2.9 vs 3.0. Bottom line, it's faster and has more power.

Aug 25, 2008 · I'd think that the twin turbos would help with spool (but obviously not as much as a twin scroll) and efficiency since they can be sized better, but an extra 100 hp? The engines are *basically* the same, right, aside from probably better internals on the 2.9?

Dec 13, 2020 · B9.5 is the mid year refresh of the B9 generation. They updated a little bit of the interior (Removal of MMI ****, bigger MMI screen) and a few things on the exterior (Lights and bumpers) of the car to keep the car fresh and modern.

May 2, 2024 · I am currently in the market for a used car, and trying to decide between the B8.5 generation RS5 (last of the V8s) or the B9 S5 (Turbo V6). How do these engines compare in terms of reliability?

Nov 3, 2022 · The type R feels fast, the S5 is fast but feels slow... ( 180kph in the S5 feels like 130kph with the Type r, and with the S5 it starts to get fun at 140kph+, not so good for public …

Mar 27, 2010 · Here is thread I started on my comparison from owning a B9 and B9.5 RS5 Sportback. It's not a comprehensive list of changes but it's an owners take on some key changes. B9 looks better from the front but B9.5 is more aggressive in the rear (personal). This is exactly what I was looking for...thanks!