Audi S5 - Pictures

The S5 doesn’t have the RS4’s sporting appeal, but it’s highly competent round corners. The body stays rigid and composed despite occasional suspension intrusion. Overall, it’s an effortless cross-country compan

Less raw and raucous than the M3’s unit, the Audi’s 4.2 is a cultured performer. We wouldn’t have minded a bit more volume from the burbling V8, but there’s plenty of urge on offer. It’s just a pity the en

No doubt about it – this is the best cockpit here. There’s a spot-on driving position, great seats and a well moulded backrest. It blows away the BMW’s design and storage, making the driver feel specia

With its lower roofline and smaller glass area, the back of the Audi has less room than the BMW – and it’s more claustrophobic. The upside is a generous 455-litre boot and, as with the M3 and VXR8, split-fold rear seats.

Stanard equipment is sparse, but at least Audi includes these stunning clusters on all models. With xenon lamps and LED running lights, they help to make the S5 look amazing.