Pros

  • Gorgeous design both inside and out
  • Excellent levels of performance
  • Immense levels of safety and tech
  • Great value compared to RS models

Cons

  • Depreciation can hit hard
  • Steering feel can be lifeless
  • Cramped headroom in 2-door Coupe
  • Underwhelming warranty period

Verdict

Should you buy one? Well, both the S4 and S5 can depreciate in value quite enthusiastically, in fact you’re potentially looking at a rate of nearly $10,000 a year, the warranty is quite short compared to less prestigious brands and if anything were to go wrong once the S4/S5 is...

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The current B9 generation of Audi’s S4 and S5 fleet hit local shores in early 2017, bringing with it a new turbocharged spin to nameplates that previously enjoyed supercharged six and, prior, naturally aspirated V8 power.

Ingolstadt’s middleweight ‘S’ formula was, is and will continue to be considered Audi’s ‘soft rock’ performance in the company of ‘hard-core’ RennSport-chiseled siblings. Closer to the truth is that they occupy a friendly, livable and satisfying sweet spot between the relatively vanilla ‘A’ gear and the high-performance RS excess.

B9 has been a fine S4 and S5 vintage and still is in its recently facelifted guise. The singular recipe blends a 3.0-litre single-turbocharged V6, doling out a potent 260kW and 500Nm, and a befitting eight-speed conventional automatic as a refinement lift over its dual-clutch forebear, of course, via proprietary quattro drive. And it’s a breed underpinned with arguably the finest and most capable chassis of its premium competitive segment.

It could eventually be had in one of five different body styles: the S4 Sedan and Avant wagon, and S5 as a two-door Coupe, five-door Sportback or drop top Cabriolet.

When this generation arrived, pricing kicked off at just under six figures for a clean-skin S4 Sedan and walked up to around $120k for the convertible, many loaded with pricey options, from appearance packages to sports differentials. The mid-sized, middleweight S breed tends to typically lure a more mature professional buyer demographic so a good many used examples will likely to have been pampered and

The current B9 generation of Audi’s S4 and S5 fleet hit local shores in early 2017, bringing with it a new turbocharged spin to nameplates that previously enjoyed supercharged six and, prior, naturally aspirated V8 power.

Ingolstadt’s middleweight ‘S’ formula was, is and will continue to be considered Audi’s ‘soft rock’ performance in the company of ‘hard-core’ RennSport-chiseled siblings. Closer to the truth is that they occupy a friendly, livable and satisfying sweet spot between the relatively vanilla ‘A’ gear and the high-performance RS excess.

B9 has been a fine S4 and S5 vintage and still is in its recently facelifted guise. The singular recipe blends a 3.0-litre single-turbocharged V6, doling out a potent 260kW and 500Nm, and a befitting eight-speed conventional automatic as a refinement lift over its dual-clutch forebear, of course, via proprietary quattro drive. And it’s a breed underpinned with arguably the finest and most capable chassis of its premium competitive segment.

It could eventually be had in one of five different body styles: the S4 Sedan and Avant wagon, and S5 as a two-door Coupe, five-door Sportback or drop top Cabriolet.

When this generation arrived, pricing kicked off at just under six figures for a clean-skin S4 Sedan and walked up to around $120k for the convertible, many loaded with pricey options, from appearance packages to sports differentials. The mid-sized, middleweight S breed tends to typically lure a more mature professional buyer demographic so a good many used examples will likely to have been pampered and well maintained.

The big lure in 2021 is that earlier examples have copped heavy depreciation – as much as 40 per cent – for what remains a thoroughly contemporary package with current tech and what’s still thrilling sportiness. Virtual Cockpit digital instrumentation, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto mirroring, all thoroughly new school and minted with Audi’s deft eye and craft for appealing luxury interior appointment.

While the S4 versions, specifically, were treated to expansive sheet metal revisions for the MY21 facelift currently in showrooms, plus a tickle to the equipment list, including larger touchscreen infotainment range(s) wide. But mechanically little has changed since 2017.

It’s of no surprise that the sedan has been the big S4 seller though Audi’s fast (and faster) wagons have enjoyed fair popularity with something of a cult following. In S5, the impressively practical liftback Sportback has enjoyed the most buyer attention, outselling the two-door Coupe five or six to one.

Worth considering, too, is that many used examples will have aged beyond the surety of Audi’s slim three-year warranty period, one key reason why existing buyers will be moving them on.

The current B9 generation of Audi’s S4 and S5 fleet hit local shores in early 2017, bringing with it a new turbocharged spin to nameplates that previously enjoyed supercharged six and, prior, naturally aspirated V8 power.

Ingolstadt’s middleweight ‘S’ formula was, is and will continue to be considered Audi’s ‘soft rock’ performance in the company of ‘hard-core’ RennSport-chiseled siblings. Closer to the truth is that they occupy a friendly, livable and satisfying sweet spot between the relatively vanilla ‘A’ gear and the high-performance RS excess.

B9 has been a fine S4 and S5 vintage and still is in its recently facelifted guise. The singular recipe blends a 3.0-litre single-turbocharged V6, doling out a potent 260kW and 500Nm, and a befitting eight-speed conventional automatic as a refinement lift over its dual-clutch forebear, of course, via proprietary quattro drive. And it’s a breed underpinned with arguably the finest and most capable chassis of its premium competitive segment.

It could eventually be had in one of five different body styles: the S4 Sedan and Avant wagon, and S5 as a two-door Coupe, five-door Sportback or drop top Cabriolet.

When this generation arrived, pricing kicked off at just under six figures for a clean-skin S4 Sedan and walked up to around $120k for the convertible, many loaded with pricey options, from appearance packages to sports differentials. The mid-sized, middleweight S breed tends to typically lure a more mature professional buyer demographic so a good many used examples will likely to have been pampered and well maintained.

The big lure in 2021 is that earlier examples have copped heavy depreciation – as much as 40 per cent – for what remains a thoroughly contemporary package with current tech and what’s still thrilling sportiness. Virtual Cockpit digital instrumentation, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto mirroring, all thoroughly new school and minted with Audi’s deft eye and craft for appealing luxury interior appointment.

While the S4 versions, specifically, were treated to expansive sheet metal revisions for the MY21 facelift currently in showrooms, plus a tickle to the equipment list, including larger touchscreen infotainment range(s) wide. But mechanically little has changed since 2017.

It’s of no surprise that the sedan has been the big S4 seller though Audi’s fast (and faster) wagons have enjoyed fair popularity with something of a cult following. In S5, the impressively practical liftback Sportback has enjoyed the most buyer attention, outselling the two-door Coupe five or six to one.

Worth considering, too, is that many used examples will have aged beyond the surety of Audi’s slim three-year warranty period, one key reason why existing buyers will be moving them on.

  • The 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 and torque converter automatic combination in the S4 and S5 are proving to be very solid.
  • This engine and driveline combination is shared across a large range of Volkswagen Group products from The Audi Q8 through to the Porsche Panamera and Cayenne so while you can expect the typical luxury car bugs, don’t be concerned with being left on the side of the road either.
  • The V6 in B9 series went through a change with the B8.5’s supercharger being replaced by a turbocharger and the torque increased by a good margin.
  • We’ve found that the 3.0 V6 still seems to be one of the most reliable German engines available even after the switch to a turbo.
  • However, water pumps and thermostats can still cause some issues, there are reports of PCV valve failure, carbon build-up is possible and thanks to the immense performance, both the S4 and S5 can have quite the appetite for brakes.
  • Externally, it’s critical to use genuine Audi or Audi approved windscreens as cheaper glass can cause havoc with the plethora of sensors.
  • Early model S5 Sportback window mechanisms can be overly sensitive when raising, resulting in the window failing to raise at all.
  • Parking sensors can be faulty on early models however, this should have been resolved under warranty.
  • Internally, the infotainment systems and Audi Virtual cockpit can glitch and falter however this is not a common issue as such and again, should have been resolved under warranty.
  • Overall, the B9 series of S cars are proving to be reliable and dependable, so far.
  • The 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 and torque converter automatic combination in the S4 and S5 are proving to be very solid.
  • This engine and driveline combination is shared across a large range of Volkswagen Group products from The Audi Q8 through to the Porsche Panamera and Cayenne so while you can expect the typical luxury car bugs, don’t be concerned with being left on the side of the road either.
  • The V6 in B9 series went through a change with the B8.5’s supercharger being replaced by a turbocharger and the torque increased by a good margin.
  • We’ve found that the 3.0 V6 still seems to be one of the most reliable German engines available even after the switch to a turbo.
  • However, water pumps and thermostats can still cause some issues, there are reports of PCV valve failure, carbon build-up is possible and thanks to the immense performance, both the S4 and S5 can have quite the appetite for brakes.
  • Externally, it’s critical to use genuine Audi or Audi approved windscreens as cheaper glass can cause havoc with the plethora of sensors.
  • Early model S5 Sportback window mechanisms can be overly sensitive when raising, resulting in the window failing to raise at all.
  • Parking sensors can be faulty on early models however, this should have been resolved under warranty.
  • Internally, the infotainment systems and Audi Virtual cockpit can glitch and falter however this is not a common issue as such and again, should have been resolved under warranty.
  • Overall, the B9 series of S cars are proving to be reliable and dependable, so far.
  • The 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 and torque converter automatic combination in the S4 and S5 are proving to be very solid.
  • This engine and driveline combination is shared across a large range of Volkswagen Group products from The Audi Q8 through to the Porsche Panamera and Cayenne so while you can expect the typical luxury car bugs, don’t be concerned with being left on the side of the road either.
  • The V6 in B9 series went through a change with the B8.5’s supercharger being replaced by a turbocharger and the torque increased by a good margin.
  • We’ve found that the 3.0 V6 still seems to be one of the most reliable German engines available even after the switch to a turbo.
  • However, water pumps and thermostats can still cause some issues, there are reports of PCV valve failure, carbon build-up is possible and thanks to the immense performance, both the S4 and S5 can have quite the appetite for brakes.
  • Externally, it’s critical to use genuine Audi or Audi approved windscreens as cheaper glass can cause havoc with the plethora of sensors.
  • Early model S5 Sportback window mechanisms can be overly sensitive when raising, resulting in the window failing to raise at all.
  • Parking sensors can be faulty on early models however, this should have been resolved under warranty.
  • Internally, the infotainment systems and Audi Virtual cockpit can glitch and falter however this is not a common issue as such and again, should have been resolved under warranty.
  • Overall, the B9 series of S cars are proving to be reliable and dependable, so far.

Body Styles

  • 2 door Coupe
  • 5 door Hatchback
  • 2 door Cabriolet

Engine Specs

  • 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-petrol, 260kW / 500Nm (S5 2016 – 2022)
  • 2.9 litre, 6-cylinder twin-turbo petrol, 331kW / 600Nm (RS5 2017 – 2022)

Transmission

  • 8-speed Sports Automatic (All Models)

Fuel Consumption

  • 7.3 – 12.2 / 100km (S5)
  • 7.4 – 12.9 / 100km (RS5)

Length

  • 4670mm – 4723mm (2 door Coupe)
  • 4740mm – 4783mm (5 door Hatchback)
  • 4670mm – 4705mm (2 door Cabriolet)

Width

  • 1846mm – 1866mm (2 door Coupe)
  • 1843mm – 1866mm (5 door Hatchback)
  • 1846mm (2 door Cabriolet)

Height

  • 1351mm – 1390mm (2 door Coupe)
  • 1382mm – 1440mm (5 door Hatchback)
  • 1382mm – 1410mm (2 door Cabriolet)

Wheelbase

  • 2764mm – 2772mm (2 door Coupe)
  • 2824mm – 2832mm (5 door Hatchback)
  • 2765mm – 2770mm (2 door Cabriolet)

Kerb Weight

  • 1760kg (2 door Coupe)
  • 1795kg (5 door Hatchback)
  • 1915kg (2 door Cabriolet)

Towing

  • 1900kg (braked) (2 door Coupe, 5 door Hatchback)
  • 750kg (unbraked) – 1900kg (braked) (2 door Cabriolet)

Ancap Ratings

  • 5 stars, tested 2015 (S5, RS5)
  • Not tested (RS5, S5)

Body Styles

  • 2 door Coupe
  • 5 door Hatchback
  • 2 door Cabriolet

Engine Specs

  • 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-petrol, 260kW / 500Nm (S5 2016 – 2022)
  • 2.9 litre, 6-cylinder twin-turbo petrol, 331kW / 600Nm (RS5 2017 – 2022)

Transmission

  • 8-speed Sports Automatic (All Models)

Fuel Consumption

  • 7.3 – 12.2 / 100km (S5)
  • 7.4 – 12.9 / 100km (RS5)

Length

  • 4670mm – 4723mm (2 door Coupe)
  • 4740mm – 4783mm (5 door Hatchback)
  • 4670mm – 4705mm (2 door Cabriolet)

Width

  • 1846mm – 1866mm (2 door Coupe)
  • 1843mm – 1866mm (5 door Hatchback)
  • 1846mm (2 door Cabriolet)

Height

  • 1351mm – 1390mm (2 door Coupe)
  • 1382mm – 1440mm (5 door Hatchback)
  • 1382mm – 1410mm (2 door Cabriolet)

Wheelbase

  • 2764mm – 2772mm (2 door Coupe)
  • 2824mm – 2832mm (5 door Hatchback)
  • 2765mm – 2770mm (2 door Cabriolet)

Kerb Weight

  • 1760kg (2 door Coupe)
  • 1795kg (5 door Hatchback)
  • 1915kg (2 door Cabriolet)

Towing

  • 1900kg (braked) (2 door Coupe, 5 door Hatchback)
  • 750kg (unbraked) – 1900kg (braked) (2 door Cabriolet)

Ancap Ratings

  • 5 stars, tested 2015 (S5, RS5)
  • Not tested (RS5, S5)

Body Styles

  • 2 door Coupe
  • 5 door Hatchback
  • 2 door Cabriolet

Engine Specs

  • 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder turbo-petrol, 260kW / 500Nm (S5 2016 – 2022)
  • 2.9 litre, 6-cylinder twin-turbo petrol, 331kW / 600Nm (RS5 2017 – 2022)

Transmission

  • 8-speed Sports Automatic (All Models)

Fuel Consumption

  • 7.3 – 12.2 / 100km (S5)
  • 7.4 – 12.9 / 100km (RS5)

Length

  • 4670mm – 4723mm (2 door Coupe)
  • 4740mm – 4783mm (5 door Hatchback)
  • 4670mm – 4705mm (2 door Cabriolet)

Width

  • 1846mm – 1866mm (2 door Coupe)
  • 1843mm – 1866mm (5 door Hatchback)
  • 1846mm (2 door Cabriolet)

Height

  • 1351mm – 1390mm (2 door Coupe)
  • 1382mm – 1440mm (5 door Hatchback)
  • 1382mm – 1410mm (2 door Cabriolet)

Wheelbase

  • 2764mm – 2772mm (2 door Coupe)
  • 2824mm – 2832mm (5 door Hatchback)
  • 2765mm – 2770mm (2 door Cabriolet)

Kerb Weight

  • 1760kg (2 door Coupe)
  • 1795kg (5 door Hatchback)
  • 1915kg (2 door Cabriolet)

Towing

  • 1900kg (braked) (2 door Coupe, 5 door Hatchback)
  • 750kg (unbraked) – 1900kg (braked) (2 door Cabriolet)

Ancap Ratings

  • 5 stars, tested 2015 (S5, RS5)
  • Not tested (RS5, S5)

Warranty

  • 3 years / unlimited km (S5, RS5)
  • 5 years / unlimited km (RS5, S5)

Servicing

  • 15,000 km / 12 months (All Models)

Model range, pricing & features

Audi S5-3

S5

Price when new: $104,400 - $113,000

Price used: $0 - $100,700

Equipment

  • 10 Speaker Stereo
  • 19″ Alloy Wheels
  • ABS (Antilock Brakes)
  • Active Torque Transfer System
  • Air Cond. – Climate Control Multi-Zone
  • Air Conditioning – Charcoal Filter (Odour Reducer)
  • Air Conditioning – Pollen Filter
  • Air Conditioning – Rear
  • Airbag – Driver
  • Airbag – Passenger
  • Airbags – Head for 1st Row Seats (Front)
  • Airbags – Head for 2nd Row Seats
  • Airbags – Side for 1st Row Occupants (Front)
  • Ambient Lighting – Interior
  • Amplifier – 1 Separate
  • Armrest – Front Centre (Shared)
  • Armrest – Rear Centre (Shared)
  • Audio – Aux Input Socket (MP3/CD/Cassette)
  • Audio – Aux Input USB Socket
  • Blind Spot Sensor
  • Bluetooth System
  • Body Kit – Lower (skirts
  • F & R Aprons)
  • Bonnet – Active Safety
  • Bottle Holders – 1st Row
  • Brake Assist
  • Brake Emergency Display – Hazard/Stoplights
  • CD Player
  • Calipers – Painted Front
  • Calipers – Painted Rear
  • Camera – Front Vision
  • Camera – Rear Vision
  • Camera – Side Vision
  • Carbon Fibre – Interior Inserts
  • Cargo Net
  • Cargo Tie Down Hooks/Rings
  • Central Locking – Key Proximity
  • Central Locking – Remote/Keyless
  • Centre Differential
  • Chrome Exhaust Tip(s)
  • Collision Mitigation – Forward (High speed)
  • Collision Mitigation – Forward (Low speed)
  • Collision Warning – Forward
  • Collision Warning – Rearward
  • Control – Electronic Damper
  • Control – Electronic Stability
  • Control – Park Distance Front
  • Control – Park Distance Rear
  • Control – Traction
  • Courtesy Lamps – in Doors Front
  • Cruise Control – Distance Control
  • Cup Holders – 1st Row
  • Cup Holders – 2nd Row
  • DVD Player
  • Daytime Running Lamps – LED
  • Digital Instrument Display – Full
  • Disc Brakes Front Ventilated
  • Disc Brakes Rear Ventilated
  • Driver Attention Detection
  • Driving Mode – Selectable
  • EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
  • Electric Seat – Drivers with Massaging
  • Electric Seat – Drivers with Memory
  • Electric Seat – Passenger
  • Electric Seat – Passenger with Massaging
  • Electronic Differential Lock
  • Engine – Stop Start System (When at idle)
  • First Aid Kit
  • Floor Mats
  • Footwell Lamps – Front
  • Footwell Lamps – Rear
  • GPS (Satellite Navigation)
  • Gear Shift Paddles behind Steering Wheel
  • Glovebox – Cooled
  • Headlamp – High Beam Auto Dipping
  • Headlamps – LED
  • Headlamps Automatic (light sensitive)
  • Headrests – Adjustable 2nd Row x2
  • Heated Seats – 1st Row
  • Heated Washer Jets
  • Hill Holder
  • Inbuilt Flash Drive
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Keyless Start:- Key/FOB Proximity related
  • Lane Keeping – Active Assist
  • Leather Look – Interior Inserts
  • Leather Seats – Nappa
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Leather Trim – Partial
  • Lighting – Exterior Side
  • Map/Reading Lamps – for 1st Row
  • Map/Reading Lamps – for 2nd Row
  • Memory Card Reader
  • Metallic Finish Interior Inserts
  • Multi-function Control Screen – Colour
  • Multi-function Steering Wheel
  • Park Brake – Electric
  • Parking Assist – Graphical Display
  • Parking Assistance – Automated Steering
  • Power Door Mirrors – Anti Glare
  • Power Door Mirrors – Auto Dipping (Reversing)
  • Power Door Mirrors – Folding
  • Power Door Mirrors – Heated
  • Power Door Mirrors – with Memory
  • Power Steering – Electric Assist
  • Radio – Digital (DAB+)
  • Rain Sensor (Auto wipers)
  • Rear View Mirror – Electric Anti Glare
  • Rear Windows – Extra Dark/Privacy
  • Remote Boot/Hatch Release
  • Scuff Plates (on door sills)
  • Seat – Bolsters Adjustable for Driver
  • Seat – Bolsters Adjustable for Front Passenger
  • Seat – Driver with Electric Lumbar
  • Seat – Passenger with Electric Lumbar
  • Seatback Pockets – 1st Row (Front) seats
  • Seatbelt – Load Limiters 1st Row (Front)
  • Seatbelt – Pretensioners 1st Row (Front)
  • Seatbelt – Pretensioners 2nd Row(Rear Outer seats)
  • Seatbelts – Lap/Sash for 4 seats
  • Seats – 2nd Row Split Fold
  • Side Door Exit Warning
  • Smart Device App Display/Control
  • Smart Device Integration – Android Auto
  • Smart Device Integration – Apple CarPlay
  • Spare Wheel – Space Saver/Temporary
  • Speed Limiter
  • Spoiler – Rear
  • Sports Seats – 1st Row (Front)
  • Starter Button
  • Steering Wheel – Sports
  • Storage Compartment – Centre Console 1st Row
  • Subwoofer
  • Suspension – Sports
  • Tail Lamps – LED
  • Trip Computer
  • Tyre Pressure Sensor
  • Voice Recognition
  • Warning – Rear Cross Traffic (when reversing)
  • Wireless Hotspot

MY20 update

  • Footrest – Drivers
  • Metallic Finish Door Mirrors
  • Power Windows – Front only
  • Seat – Height Adjustable Driver
  • Seat – Height Adjustable Passenger

MY21 update

  • Metallic Finish Window Surrounds – Exterior

RS5

Price when new: $150,900 - $159,600

Price used: $0 - $148,200

Adds

  • 19 Speaker Stereo
  • 20″ Alloy Wheels
  • Alarm
  • Alarm with Motion Sensor
  • Alarm with Tow Away Protection
  • Control – Pedestrian Avoidance with Braking
  • Cruise Control – with Brake Function (limiter)
  • Differential Rear:- Active/Electronic
  • Diffuser – Rear
  • Disc Brakes Front Vented Drilled/Grooved
  • Disc Brakes Rear Vented Drilled/Grooved
  • Drive By Wire (Electronic Throttle Control)
  • Exhaust System – Dual
  • Glass Roof – with Power Blind
  • Gloss Finish – Bumper Inserts
  • Gloss Finish Inserts
  • Gloss Finish Window Surrounds – Exterior
  • Headlamp Washers
  • Headlamps – Electric Level Adjustment
  • Interior – Badging/ Logo
  • Lane Departure – with Passive Steer Assist
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Look – Inserts in Doors
  • Pedals – Sports
  • Power Steering – Speed Sensitive
  • Premium Sound System
  • Scuff Plates – Embossed or personalised
  • Seatback Pocket – Front Driver Seat
  • Seatback Pocket – Front Passenger Seat
  • Sports Exhaust
  • Sports Instruments
  • Suede Look – Interior Inserts
  • Sunroof – Electric
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring – with logging/display
  • Wireless Charging – Compatible Devices

MY19 update

  • Engine Immobiliser
  • Information Display – Head Up

MY20 update

  • Audio – Input for iPod
  • Coloured Door Mirrors
  • Cross Traffic Alert – Front
  • Headlamps – Active (Cornering/steering)
  • Headlamps – High Beam Active Shadowing
  • Headlamps – Laser
  • Headlamps – See me home
  • Headlining Trimmed
  • Illuminated – Entry/Exit with Fade
  • Internet Connectivity via Sim Preparation
  • Leather Seats – Embossed
  • Navigation System – Advanced Functionality
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows – Front & Rear
  • Storage Compartment – in Dash
  • Telematics – Monitoring Service
  • Tracking System

MY21 update

  • 12V Socket(s) – Auxiliary
  • Steering Wheel – Heated

MY22 update

  • Smart Device Integration – Apple Carplay Wireless

MY23 update

  • Smart Device Integration – Android Auto Wireless

Should you buy one? Well, both the S4 and S5 can depreciate in value quite enthusiastically, in fact you’re potentially looking at a rate of nearly $10,000 a year, the warranty is quite short compared to less prestigious brands and if anything were to go wrong once the S4/S5 is out of warranty, being a premium branded European car that is heavily equiped with complex technology, the cost of parts and labour can potentially escalate quickly.

So, if we were to be logical, no you shouldn’t buy an S4 or S5, but surely logic is subjective isn’t it?

In that case, how about we look at it this way. For what an S4 or S5 asks for on the used car market, they offer an immense amount of car for the money. With even a mild tune both will very nearly match their RS counterparts in terms of performance for potentially $50,000 less and while the S4 and S5 exude comfort, class and sophistication, they can also be down right juvenile and savage if or when you want to let your hair down.

If you’re in the financial position to easily absorb the depreciation and have some money set aside just incase something were to go wrong down the track, yes you should buy an S5, or an S4.

Even if you’re in the market for an RS4 or RS5, we highly recommend trying an S4 or S5 first as the performance difference can be easily remedied and you’ll potentially

Should you buy one? Well, both the S4 and S5 can depreciate in value quite enthusiastically, in fact you’re potentially looking at a rate of nearly $10,000 a year, the warranty is quite short compared to less prestigious brands and if anything were to go wrong once the S4/S5 is out of warranty, being a premium branded European car that is heavily equiped with complex technology, the cost of parts and labour can potentially escalate quickly.

So, if we were to be logical, no you shouldn’t buy an S4 or S5, but surely logic is subjective isn’t it?

In that case, how about we look at it this way. For what an S4 or S5 asks for on the used car market, they offer an immense amount of car for the money. With even a mild tune both will very nearly match their RS counterparts in terms of performance for potentially $50,000 less and while the S4 and S5 exude comfort, class and sophistication, they can also be down right juvenile and savage if or when you want to let your hair down.

If you’re in the financial position to easily absorb the depreciation and have some money set aside just incase something were to go wrong down the track, yes you should buy an S5, or an S4.

Even if you’re in the market for an RS4 or RS5, we highly recommend trying an S4 or S5 first as the performance difference can be easily remedied and you’ll potentially save yourself tens of thousands of dollars for a vehicle that is near identical.

Should you buy one? Well, both the S4 and S5 can depreciate in value quite enthusiastically, in fact you’re potentially looking at a rate of nearly $10,000 a year, the warranty is quite short compared to less prestigious brands and if anything were to go wrong once the S4/S5 is out of warranty, being a premium branded European car that is heavily equiped with complex technology, the cost of parts and labour can potentially escalate quickly.

So, if we were to be logical, no you shouldn’t buy an S4 or S5, but surely logic is subjective isn’t it?

In that case, how about we look at it this way. For what an S4 or S5 asks for on the used car market, they offer an immense amount of car for the money. With even a mild tune both will very nearly match their RS counterparts in terms of performance for potentially $50,000 less and while the S4 and S5 exude comfort, class and sophistication, they can also be down right juvenile and savage if or when you want to let your hair down.

If you’re in the financial position to easily absorb the depreciation and have some money set aside just incase something were to go wrong down the track, yes you should buy an S5, or an S4.

Even if you’re in the market for an RS4 or RS5, we highly recommend trying an S4 or S5 first as the performance difference can be easily remedied and you’ll potentially save yourself tens of thousands of dollars for a vehicle that is near identical.

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Information correct as of Feb 23, 2024.

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