performance of the s5 cabriolet

arthur3434 · 05-01-2012, 12:27 PM

Hows the performance on this car compared too the s4?... I have test driven them both a while ago... the s4 is a bit faster and funner to drive (lighter) however it isnt enough for me to choose the s4 outright.... This is me test driving them.

Can i get some input from people who have driven these cars a several thousand miles...
is there a big difference between the two cars?

thanks

PeterJay · 05-01-2012, 01:36 PM

Never drove an S4.
My S5 Cab. is ultra quick, especially with the sport differential set on Dynamic. The Sport Diff. is a blast. Any faster off the line and beyond would only produce trouble.....................with the Law.

Toronto S5 · 05-01-2012, 02:17 PM

I only test drove the S4 but sure, the S4 will be a wee bit (in my view wee) quicker as it's lighter by several hundred pounds. But these aren't the same car at all. If you get the S5 cab you're going for style and speed in a convertible. It also costs $10-15k more than the S4 so that's also a consideration. But the performance differential is small here. Both are great cars and will be pretty darn fast. Neither has the V8 so that's out of the picture. So, if you're willing to spend another $10-15k for a convertible that looks great, then go with the S5 cab. If you don't care for a convertible and actually want 4 doors, go with the S4. I don't know of many disgruntled S4 or S5 owners either way

arthur3434 · 05-01-2012, 03:58 PM

thanks alot guys, appreciate the response.

MARKNMTT · 05-01-2012, 08:50 PM

Honestly they are about the same...DO THE STASIS TUNING IF YOU GET THE CAR..IT IS SSSSSSSOOOOOOOOO WORTH IT! The car is much more responsive and significantly faster...tuned I was holding even with a Stasis tuned S4 and could take a stock S4. I just did the ECU tuning when i bought the car but doing the exhaust soon as the sound is not great on this thing...a bit whimpy with the S tronic farts at gear changes. Love this car though. I do not miss my RS6 much if that tells you anything.

05-01-2012, 01:36 PM	#2
PeterJay AudiWorld Member 2011 Audi S5 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA. - USA Posts: 140	Never drove an S4. My S5 Cab. is ultra quick, especially with the sport differential set on Dynamic. The Sport Diff. is a blast. Any faster off the line and beyond would only produce trouble.....................with the Law. __________________ 2011 S5 Cabriolet, Prestige, Sport Diff. Pkg., Phantom Black / Black Top, Black/Silver Leather, Carbon Fibre Trim.

05-01-2012, 02:17 PM	#3
Toronto S5 AudiWorld Member 2010 Audi S5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 154	I only test drove the S4 but sure, the S4 will be a wee bit (in my view wee) quicker as it's lighter by several hundred pounds. But these aren't the same car at all. If you get the S5 cab you're going for style and speed in a convertible. It also costs $10-15k more than the S4 so that's also a consideration. But the performance differential is small here. Both are great cars and will be pretty darn fast. Neither has the V8 so that's out of the picture. So, if you're willing to spend another $10-15k for a convertible that looks great, then go with the S5 cab. If you don't care for a convertible and actually want 4 doors, go with the S4. I don't know of many disgruntled S4 or S5 owners either way __________________ 2010 S5 Cab \| Deep Sea Blue \| Black Interior Premium Trim (aka Prestige Pkg in U.S.) \| Nav \| Carbon Atlas \| Side Assist \| B&O

05-01-2012, 03:58 PM	#4
arthur3434 Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 10	thanks thanks alot guys, appreciate the response.

05-01-2012, 08:50 PM	#5
MARKNMTT AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 4,505	Honestly they are about the same...DO THE STASIS TUNING IF YOU GET THE CAR..IT IS SSSSSSSOOOOOOOOO WORTH IT! The car is much more responsive and significantly faster...tuned I was holding even with a Stasis tuned S4 and could take a stock S4. I just did the ECU tuning when i bought the car but doing the exhaust soon as the sound is not great on this thing...a bit whimpy with the S tronic farts at gear changes. Love this car though. I do not miss my RS6 much if that tells you anything. __________________ __________________________________________________ ________________________________ Former - 2010S5 Cabriolet . 2003 RS6 . 2000 TT Coupe Neiman Marcus #25/100 . 2001 BMW X5 . 1994 Audi Cabriolet

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