After slinging this 2014 bmw 435i xdrive coupe around for a night, it is a little bit harder to say that the audi s5 coupe is my favorite entry in the class. However, the mustang lacks the s5s level of prestige. The 2015 audi s5 may be down two cylinders from that earlier example, but it is every bit as exhilarating to drive. The only other 435i coupe weve tested came with a sixspeed manual transmission and rearwheel drive, and this eightspeedautomatic xdrive model thoroughly trounces it to 60 mph by 0. Audis aging s5, introduced for the 2008 model year, still represents the 435is greatest threat. Jan 29, 2017 bmw 335i vs audi s5 the automotive life. Our car, which arrived showing 2600 miles, is the most powerful model in the gran coupe lineup, and the only sixcylinder petrol version. This will not be a professional article with lots of photos and stats for each car, going indepth, toetotoe on each car. With plenty of power and a nicely balanced chassis, the s5 provides zestier performance and fancier standard features versus the regular a5. The 2016 audi s5 coupe and s5 cabriolet are among the bestlooking and bestperforming luxury coupes on the market. But perhaps the most common debate is the 335i vs the s4 or the 435i vs the s5. Both have sixes, both are allwheel drive, and both sported a sixspeed manual transmission.
The 440i gran coupe was released in 2014, a year after 4 series became the new name. Having said that, i priced a similarly configured s5 and 435i. May 19, 2014 i jumped into this 2014 audi s5 coupe premium plus after getting out of the bmw 435i xdrive. The drive was on public roads, not a race track, so i didnt get to push either car too hard. Used bmw 4 series 435i for sale with photos carfax. There will also not be a bunch of photos as i wasnt. Audis s5 sportback is the newest model, having arrived this year as part of the secondgeneration a5 range. Mar 02, 2015 2015 audi a5 the a5s slinky styling remains a big draw, and if the engines not perky enough for you, theres always the s5, which was conceived as a 435i formerly 335i competitor.
They actually selected the 435i m sport for the test, to make sure they had the best possible model to dance with the s5. Bmw also quotes a more dynamic pedal calibration in comfort. The bmw 435i and the mercedesbenz e400 rival the s5 s performance. When a brand new model comes out from a long established car maker, its a bit like when facebook changes layout. The 2015 audi s5 is a wellbalanced car with a powerful engine, capable chassis, and wellbuilt interior. Bmw 435i vs audi s5 vs lexus rc350 what should i buy. The bmw 4series is the model formerly known as the 3series coupe. Search over 4,500 listings to find the best local deals. Jun 02, 2014 but when bmw invited us to test out the new 435i m sport along with its nearest competitor, the 2014 audi s5, i would have been nuts to say no. Its surprising just how much more pull the s5 had, despite being nearly 250 pounds heavier. And though the conquistadors expedition included as many as 1500 horses, the s5 offers a modest 354. So, they arent too far apart, especially since the audi is pulling along an extra 225 pounds.
The bmw 435i and the mercedesbenz e400 rival the s5s performance. Jun 02, 2014 but perhaps the most common debate is the 335i vs the s4 or the 435i vs the s5. The four and inline sixcylinder turbocharged engines are both new for 2017. We have 96 bmw 4 series 435i vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 51 1owner. In this s54series battle, one is going to go home singing the blues. Personally, i think the s5 has the best combination of luxury and performance.
Instead the one car that has consistently given bmw headaches since its release is the latest four door s4. Mar 28, 2014 audis aging s5, introduced for the 2008 model year, still represents the 435is greatest threat. But its clear that, from a drivers perspective, the m4 will take centre stage and assume the mantle of core m car and iconinwaiting, leaving the m3 as the. But theres a problem with the latter the s5 really isnt a great car.
I jumped into this 2014 audi s5 coupe premium plus after getting out of the bmw 435i xdrive. The package elevates an already driver focused car to an even higher level. And the 435i gran coupes panache isnt free, either. I understand that the s5 is very different than the a5, but i think the s5 and 435i are targeting different audiences, with the 435i being designed with the enthusiast in mind. In one corner is the newest bimmer with 300 horses. Car and driver liked better the audis handling, engine, and.
The audi s5 s natural rival is the bmw 435i, or more specifically, the 435i. As tested in car and driver the audi s5 sportback is faster than the 430i gran coupe 2. At 3799 pounds, the 435i gran coupe is roughly 200 pounds heavier than any 335i sedan weve tested. Audi s5 v bmw 440i v infiniti q60 red sport comparison. Bmw m235i vs 435i m sport vs audi s5 vs infiniti q60 red. If this seems wilfully confusing, and an obvious attempt to bamboozle the. The 2016 bmw 4series coupe and convertible break away from the 3series. I love the top on the 435i and how it operates, and this car. Everyone panics for a few weeks and then we all get used to it and realise. Bmw m235i vs 435i m sport vs audi s5 vs infiniti q60 red sport.
Restyling for 20 made the audi a5 and s5 a leaner, sleeker and more muscular look, led by a new nose. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on. Apr 09, 2014 compared to its coupe counterpart, the convertible loses 0. Considering they both belong to the sports car segment and utilize the same 2door coupe body style and the 4 x 4 wheel drive system, it all comes up to the specific diesel engine choice they offer. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
However, the s5 is a tad bit faster than the 435i on the track. Lexus is compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. I love the top on the 435i and how it operates, and this car looks great with the top up or top down. For 2021, it will have allnew styling, a revamped interior, and. The q50 is fast in a straight line but the steering is super numb and i wouldnt say its the kind of car youd want to drive. A c63 is much more expensive from a maintenance and consumable perspective. Jan 18, 2014 altogether, the 435i convertible has 302bhp on tap, and 295lb ft of torque the car has the same electronicallylimited top speed of 155mph as other models in the range it is, however, the fastest. Minding its own business, having annexed the allwheel drive, v6 posh german coupe market. The 2014 bmw 435i and the 2014 audi s5 are two of the biggest sellers in the u.
Plenty of clean air between it and a bmw 435i now 440i. We said in a 20 first drive that the supercharged v6 provides plenty of power from low. In terms of american vehicles, the new ford mustang gt can also be considered an alternative to the audi s5. Looks more like a driver s car and audi have a put in a lot of attention to detail with every aspect of it to make it a great car to own and drive. The audio in this pov test drive was recorded with inear binaural microphones. Also, using driving experience control, one can change the car s characteristics to. Audi presents the driver with a full graphical instrument cluster. It is impossible not to compare this car to the audi s5 convertible that has 30 more horses, and for me, a much nicer interior. Both wear sportier body kits and 19inch wheels, with our s5 test car switched. Although bmws 3series was redesigned for 2019, the mechanically similar twodoor 4series comes to market two model years later. Car and driver delivers one of the most exciting comparisons in the premium segment.
We have 96 bmw 4 series 435i vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 51 1owner cars, and 145 personal use cars. Thus its a fight that bmw seems to win every time across every publication. With the m package i drove, im not sure it would be great as a daily driver, more of a weekend car with some ax and track days thrown in, while the s5 could be used every day without complaint. For the best video experience, we encourage you to wear headphones or earbuds. So on saturday bmw was nice enough to let me drive a new 435i with the msport package and even nicer to let me drive the audi s5 as a point of comparison. The 435i is the lightest car in this group by a 125150kg margin, but on the n92 the silver coupe feels about 300kg less heavy than. Every now and again we get invites to quick testdrive events and for the most. Overall, id rate the 435i as much more of a driver s car than the s5. The new 435i coupe just lost its first comparison test to an audi s5. The 435i coupe is a fantastic sports car for the driving enthusiast.
Driving a bmw 435i for the first time the millionaire car club. So if you can afford it 435i is a great car, it is still value for money, lighter and can be faster than the old m3 and audis s5 with performance kit, it will put a smile in your face everytime. And the 435i gran coupe s panache isnt free, either. The s5 felt a lot faster, though audi rates it at just 0.