Specs for all generations of Audi S5

Both turbocharged and supercharged options are available in the Audi S5 model range. The latter, however, are only offered until 2016. Later Audi S5 vehicles are all turbocharged. The list of supercharged options consists of:
- 2009 Audi S5 Cabriolet (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6 (333 Hp) quattro S tronic;
- 2010 Audi S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6 (333 Hp) quattro S tronic;
- 2011 Audi S5 Coupe (8T, facelift 2011) 3.0 TFSI V6 (333 Hp) quattro S tronic;
- 2012 Audi S5 Sportback (8T, facelift 2011) 3.0 TFSI V6 (333 Hp) quattro S tronic.

The two Audi S5 variants, powered by 4.2-liter V8 engines, accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 (0-60 mph: 4.8 sec) and 5.4 seconds (0-60 mph: 5.1 seconds), for those equipped with 6-speed manual and those with 6-speed Tiptronic transmission, respectively.

The whole high-performance Audi S5 range consist of variants, offering considerable power and speed. The fastest, however, are the 2016 Audi S5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6 (354 Hp) quattro Tiptronic and 2016 Audi S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6 (354 Hp) quattro Tiptronic, that go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds (0-60 mph: 4.5 seconds).

First generation (both pre-facelift and facelift) Audi S5 3.0 TSFI variants can produce 333 Hp and 440 Nm of torque. This was increased for the following model years to 354 Hp and 500 Nm of torque.

Audi S5 variants, powered by 3.0 TDI V6 engines, were already the most fuel efficient in the model range, even before adding mild hybrid technology to them, with fuel economy of 6.2 l/100 km (37.94 mpg). According to Audi, the MHEV system can further reduce consumption by up to 0.4 l/100 km.

Yes, all Audi S5 cars come with quattro all-wheel drive.

Audi S5 Cabriolet is a two-door, four-seat car.

Despite loving how the Audi S5 performs on the road and how fun is is to drive, many owners report often having issues with their vehicles, resulting in costly repairs, thus decreasing the level of safety and reliability. The problems range from electrical issues, to the brake squeaking, to major transmission issues. As any other car, however, the possibility of experiencing such problems lowers, if proper regular maintenance is done.