7.9
2024 Audi RS5 Competition Plus review
Audi's more practical rival to the BMW M3 Sedan has gotten one last shot of adrenaline before a new generation comes.
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William Stopford
Audi RS5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
Audi RS5
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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2025 Audi
RS5
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
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Based on the Audi RS5 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
58L
545 km
66L
403 to 653 km
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$168,015
$87,800 - $202,800
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely fun to drive
- Still liveable
- More practical than a coupe...
Misses
- ...but less practical than cheaper RS4 Avant
- Interior looking a bit old
- Some plasticky switchgear
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks
- High-end display tech
- Comfortable, effortless drive
Misses
- Pricey, even before options
- Ridiculous service pricing
- Limited choice
Colours Available
The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Spectral Blue metallic
- High-Tech Silver metallic
- Opalite White metallic
- Hyacinth Red metallic
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Graphite grey metallic
- Mojave Silver metallic
- Cavansite Blue metallic
- Selenite Grey metallic
- Polar White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 | 1496 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 331kW | 150kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5800 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 600Nm | 300Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1900 | 1800 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
