S3 quattro vs S5 Coupe
Audi · Audi
1/4 Mile winner
S3 quattro
Beats the S5 Coupe by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the S3 quattro beats the S5 Coupe comfortably, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the S3 quattro thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
328 hp
349 hp
0–100 km/h
4.7s
4.8s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
V6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
420 Nm
500 Nm
Price
$49,500
$64,000
Simulated race times
Distance
S3 quattro
S5 Coupe
100 m
5.676s
5.730s
1/8 mile
8.404s
8.480s
1/4 mile
12.667s
12.772s
1 km
22.831s
22.982s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: S3 quattro is $49,500 vs $64,000 for the S5 Coupe — a $14,500 gap. Power: S5 Coupe makes 21 hp more (328 vs 349).
FAQ
Which is faster, the S3 quattro or the S5 Coupe?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the S3 quattro is faster, beating the S5 Coupe by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the S3 quattro vs the S5 Coupe?
The S3 quattro hits 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, while the S5 Coupe does it in 4.8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The S3 quattro produces 328 hp; the S5 Coupe produces 349 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The S3 quattro tops out at 250 km/h, and the S5 Coupe reaches 250 km/h.
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