Audi A5 Coupe 3.0 TFSI 333 S5 2dr Review

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?

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

4.44

Key facts

0–60mph: 4.9 secs
Top speed: 155 mph
Average mpg: 34.9
Tank range: 485 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.