Has the new Audi RS5 been RUINED by hybrid power?! Explore new and used car deals from Carwow: https://bit.ly/Change-Your-Car-070826 Mat’s finally got his hands on the new Audi RS5, and he’s putting it up against one of its biggest rivals - the BMW M3 Competition! In previous races, the latest BMW M3 was able to walk over the previous generation RS5. So will the all-new iteration, with hybrid power now added, have what it takes to avenge these losses? Let’s take a look at the stats… The new Audi RS5 is powered by a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6, coupled with an electric motor. Combined, the new RS5 puts down 639hp and 825Nm. This power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and the hybrid power adds a whole lot of weight, with the RS5 tipping the scales at 2,355kg! Next up comes the BMW. It’s powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six, and this produces 530hp and 650Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed auto, and it’s a whole lot lighter than the RS5, coming in at 1,790kg! So the Audi is up on power, but it’s SO much heavier! Will the weight difference prove decisive? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!
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A brand new model vs a car launched 6 years ago…shows how good the M3 is.
They finally get more than 450 hp in a RS5, but now it weighs as much as an SUV....
600kg extra is about 5 x Yiannis on board 🤯
It's not four rings anymore. It's four donuts.
RS used to mean RennSport. Now it means Really Substantial.
"Simple, lightweight, and reliable"—isn't that the absolute fundamental essence of a sports car?
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600kg difference ! Thank you EU. I hope planet is saved now.
almost 2.4 ton! WTF are car makers thinking? the cars is getting heavier and heavier!!!
Wow a brand NEW hybrid car still cant beat a non hybrid car from 5 years ago... Quite embarrassing for audi
The S58 is not a hyped Engine it's living up to its reputation 😂🔥
Some things never change, like Audi always losing to BMW
Surely M3 CS will gap it all the way to heaven 😂😂
This video confirms that a hybrid system is pointless in a sports car…like the new M5 or C63s.
It's all fun and games until the 2.4 tonne Audi has to go around a corner.
Finally!!! I was waiting for this race since new RS5 came out!!! Carwow as usually did it first
In conclusion hybrid… satisfies enthusiasts ❌ satisfies eu emissions regulations ✅
As expected. The M3 is dropping that RS boat comfortably in drag and roll races
Translation of Matt's "what are you doing - are you half asleep": "why didn't you jump the start like me?"
Matt looks so happy watching the M3 gaping the RS5😅