5th Gear: Audi S5 vs BMW 335i

In the left hand corner we have the 2008 Audi S5. Weighing in at 1,705 kg (3,759 lbs), the AWD S5 is powered by a 354 Hp natural aspirated 4.2L V8 engine. In the right hand corner, there’s the 2008 BMW 335i Coupe. Though it’s twin-turbo 3.0L straight six is less powerful than the S5’s V8 delivering a “mere” 306 Hp to the rear-wheels, it also weighs less at 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs). Vicki Butler-Henderson gets into both seats to find out which is the quickest in 5th Gear’s Shoot-Out feature.