Audi A5 Coupe 3.0 TDI 245 quattro SE 2dr Review

For This 3.0 TDI model is so quick and refined it makes you wonder why anyone would choose the V6 petrol S5. The list of standard equipment includes three-zone climate control and leather upholstery.

Against The quattro drivetrain adds weight, which hurts fuel economy and emissions a little. This model looks pricey next to front-wheel drive diesel A5s.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This model has a powerhouse of an engine, while its quattro four-wheel-drive system helps you make the most of all that power, whatever the weather.

What Car? readers say

4.44

Key facts

0–60mph: 5.8 secs
Top speed: 155 mph
Average mpg: 47.9
Tank range: 671 miles

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The full Audi A5 review

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Strong range of engines
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
Good grip; S line suspension too firm
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Engines super-smooth; suspension clunky
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Competitively priced; quite affordable costs
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Audi reliability needs to improve
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
All the essential building blocks in place
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Too many ergonomic issues
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Cramped and claustrophobic in rear
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
SE spec cars come well equipped

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

There’s no such thing as a bad Audi A5 Coupe, but our favourite is the 2.0 TDI. In everyday driving it’s plenty quick enough, yet it still averages over 60mpg.

Whichever engine you go for, the dealer should be willing to offer a discount. Savings of over £1000 aren’t out of the question. Resale values are strong, too, so expect to get back as much as half of the original price in three years’ time.

The queue of willing buyers will be bigger if you choose wisely from the options’ list. Leather upholstery is standard on SE models and above, but cruise control and satellite-navigation are desirable extras.