A5/S5/RS5 2027 RS 5 Avant Sedan and Avant

[Jonathan19]

The saloon weighs only 35kg less than the AMG E53 (2390kg) and the Avant is 65kg lighter than the T-model E53 (2435kg) with almost same size battery. The prices of both RS5 models are very expensive and higher than the larger E53 which is cheaper at 98K Euros (saloon) and 101K (T-model) with the current discounts.

Both RS5 models however look far more aggressive than any current Mercedes saloon/T-model and equivalent M3/M5 models.

I love the look of the car and I was expecting a much higher price tag. The weight is crazy, but nowadays they make incredible chassis. We'll see what the reviews say about that. Now, with the facelift of the E53 coming up, it's going to be interesting.

 

[klier]

The weight is crazy, but nowadays they make incredible chassis.

Physics defying, they even say.

 

[Centurion]

The M5 touring weighs more than the M3 touring but reviews are very positive, even from owners who have owned both.

However, concerning the RS5 there no rear-axle steering, cross-linked hydraulic dampers or air-springs to overcome physics of the weight.

Therefore it will have to rely on the diff and sending 100% power to the rear to make the car feel lighter.

 

[mihc]

Exterior really good, interior so so. Weight of the car disaster, as usual lately with new cars. But in the fantasy world, I would have this used RS4 B7 and put the rest of the money in the bank.

 

[Fastpaddy]

Much, much less so than C63SE.

This is a car that Audi fans can - and will - be happy about. Good for Audi; progress while staying faithful to the longitudinal RS recipe.

It weighs 250kg less than a AMG G63 tank.

Dead on arrival.

 

[martinbo]

Dead on arrival.

They said that about the new M5. Didn’t deter buyers, though. It’ll be the same thing here - fans of the RS brand will flock to it.

 

[Centurion]

^^
It’s the times that we live in. A mid sized sedan that weighs more than a twin turbo v8 family suv.