For It might look understated, but the S5 delivers near-supercar performance. There’s loads of grip, and four-wheel drive for all-weather traction. Equipment is generous, too.

Against The S5’s steering and chassis don’t have the finesse of the best sports cars. Six-cylinder diesel A5’s are far easier on fuel and very quick in their own right, so why pay more for the S5?

Audi A5 Coupe

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The S5 is a fine long-distance cruiser. Trouble is, you can say the same of many other A5s, which are more economical and better value.

What Car? readers say

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control £225
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Not Available
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Standard
Heated Seats £280
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof £870
Power Folding Mirror £180
Engine & Transmission
Auto Standard
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD £280
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Pack Only
Exterior
Metallic paint £615
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit £665
Satellite navigation £1,525
Leather Seats Standard
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth Standard
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Not Available
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera Pack Only
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,125
Lane Departure Warning £460
Front Parking Sensor £325
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Standard
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Cruise control £225
Heated Seats £280
Electric Panoramic Sunroof £870
Power Folding Mirror £180
Multi CD £280
Metallic paint £615
Hands Free Phone Kit £665
Satellite navigation £1,525
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,125
Lane Departure Warning £460
Front Parking Sensor £325
Total Price: £42,805
Running costs
Town mpg 26.4
Out of town mpg 42.8
Average mpg 34.9
Tank capacity (litres) 63
CO2 Rating (g/km) 190
Carbon offset cost £28
Green rating J
Insurance group 41
Typical insurance £1,015.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 43%
Typical contract hire £625.00
Pence per mile 92
Servicing costs - 3 years £1,423.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr/RAC Breakdown
Three-year cost£33,469
Company car tax
Percentage charge 29
Benefit in kind £12,264.00
Tax payable 20% £2,453.00
Tax payable 40% £4,906.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Coupe
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Engine (cc/type) /V6
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp) 328
Pulling power (lb/ft) 325
Engine position F
Driven wheels Four
Length (mm) 4635
Width (mm) 1854
Height (mm) 1369
Boot space (min ltr) 455
Boot space (max ltr) 829
Towing weight (kg) 1900
Kerb weight (kg) 1640
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 4.9
Max speed (mph) 155
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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