While there is no direct comparison between the two vehicles, the S5 should remind you very much of the BMW coupes. The S5 is a sporty coupe that has everything a businessman would need on the way to work. The sleek curves and fixtures in the vehicle make it a perfect choice for anyone looking to spend what would be considered above average for a vehicle. In short, the 2010 S5 is a great addition to Audi’s lineup of already well made vehicles and adds another option to the lists of those looking for a high priced coupe with plenty of space for the family to stretch their legs.
The Good News
From the outside the S5 is very beautiful car. It has that “look” to it that defines what a proper sport’s coupe should be. With the curves of a sports car and the sleekness of a business traveler’s dream, the S5 has everything set in the looks department. While it may not look like an R8 or Lamborghini, the S5 will still turn heads as you make your way to work.
Assuming you want to keep the power to the vehicle, the 2010 S5 still has the same 4.2 liter V8 that the previous generations did. The soft top convertible version of the car is a little different though. They got rid of the V8 from under the hood and put in a more modest V6 that puts out 333 horses for your liking. If you were in the market for the BMW 3 series and stumbled across the S5, things might be a little tough to decide. In terms of power, the Audi’s v6 clearly wins, but there’s something about the way it moves that makes us love it even more.
The Bad Side
If you’re looking to get the convertible version of the S5, you’re going to have to spend a little more money than you’d expect to pay for a convertible. The S5 convertible costs about $55,000. And, in addition to the extra price, you don’t even get the extra horsepower of Audi’s V8.
To make things worse, there are a few problems with the way the car handles. When we say problems, we don’t mean that the car is going to fall apart on you as you’re driving around the city, the problems are a little bit different than something you can fix with a mechanic. The first big problem with the S5 is its sterility. There’s something about Germans and the way they build their cars that makes them too “good.” The steering on the S5 is one of the blandest on the road and it doesn’t feel honest enough. It wouldn’t be too bad if you had a little extra power in the convertible, but with steering that feels too robotic and barely enough power behind the wheel, the S5 feels like a factory forced piece of metal rather than a sport’s car.
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