S5 Coupe vs S3 quattro
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
349 hp
328 hp
0–100 km/h
4.8s
4.7s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
V6
2.0L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
500 Nm
420 Nm
Price
$64,000
$49,500
Simulated race times
Distance
S5 Coupe
S3 quattro
100 m
5.730s
5.676s
1/8 mile
8.480s
8.404s
1/4 mile
12.772s
12.667s
1 km
22.982s
22.831s
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 (349 vs 328).
FAQ
Which is faster, the S5 Coupe or the S3 quattro?
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 S5 Coupe vs the S3 quattro?
The S5 Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, while the S3 quattro does it in 4.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The S5 Coupe produces 349 hp; the S3 quattro produces 328 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The S5 Coupe tops out at 250 km/h, and the S3 quattro reaches 250 km/h.
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