2023 Audi RS5 Competition First Drive Review: More Aggressive, But Still as Comfortable

Auto123 gets in a first test drive of the 2023 Audi RS5 Competition.

Malaga, Spain – Its new edition may have more aggressive styling, but the RS5 is still a more pleasant, comfortable and civilized everyday car than a BMW M3 or Mercedes-AMG C63. For 2023, Audi is adding a Competition version to the RS5 coupe and 4-door. This package gives the car more bite, no question. But does it compromise every-day comfort? Let’s see.

Same engine, more character
There are several little things you get with the Competition package that comes with the RS5 for an extra $11,400. An amount that adds up to $92,900 for the coupe model and $93,400 for the 4-door model. That brings us to $105,000 before taxes. That gives you an idea before you go any further. 

The Competition Package features a three-stage manually adjustable pilot air suspension that is not only efficient, but also provides better handling without compromising everyday driving comfort. The ride height is 10 mm lower. With manual adjustments, it can be lowered another 10 mm (for a total of 20) if, like us, you're taking a test drive on the track. 

Among other changes, the top speed is raised to 290 km/h, and the 8-speed transmission is reworked to offer faster shifts when the dynamic mode is activated. 

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