For The Audi A5 is classy, solidly built and desirable. Its performance is strong, whichever engine you choose, and standard equipment is generous.

Against Even by coupe standards, rear leg- and headroom are tight. It’s not as good to drive as a BMW 3 Series, and the pedals are heavily offset.

Audi A5 Coupe
33 5stars

Coupes don’t come much classier than the Audi A5. It’s just a pity it’s not better to drive.

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There are 20 Audi A5 versions available

Coupe 1.8 TFSI 170 2dr £26,495
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 1.8 TFSI 170 SE 2dr £28,265
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TDI 177 2dr £28,775
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TDI 177 SE 2dr £30,545
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 1.8 TFSI 170 S line 2dr £30,565
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TFSI 211 quattro 2dr £30,970
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 1.8 TFSI 170 Black Edition 2dr £31,815
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TFSI 211 quattro SE 2dr £32,740
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TDI 177 S line 2dr £32,845
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TDI 177 Black Edition 2dr £34,095
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 3.0 TDI 204 SE 2dr £34,145
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TFSI 211 quattro S line 2dr £35,040
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 3.0 TDI 245 quattro SE 2dr £36,215
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TFSI 211 quattro Black Edi 2dr £36,290
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 3.0 TDI 204 S line 2dr £36,445
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 3.0 TDI 204 Black Edition 2dr £37,695
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 3.0 TDI 245 quattro S line 2dr £38,515
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 3.0 TDI 245 quattro Black Ed' 2dr £39,765
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 3.0 TFSI 333 S5 2dr £42,805
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 4.2 V8 RS5 2dr £58,750
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5

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.

Reader test team says:

Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TDI 177 S line 2dr

Have one of these for test drive over the weekend, so initial thoughts. Am actually looking to get a Sportback with this engine in SE Tecknic Trim.…

Graham Curtis

3 out of 5 stars

Audi A5 Coupe 3.0 TDI quattro Sport 2dr

I've had this car for over a year, & for the 1st time ever I plan on keeping this car for longer than 12 months (I'm that sure of it I've just given…

Chris Gibson

5 out of 5 stars

Audi A5 Coupe 3.2 V6 FSI 2dr

As you can see from my previous review this is my second A5 due to a change in jobs and company cars. Having been so impressed with the 180 BHP…

Rob Stanger

5 out of 5 stars

Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI 180 S/S SE 2dr

I had the 19" wheels fitted which made the ride somewhat firmer than normal but coupled with the SE suspension it was still a compliant and…

Rob Stanger

5 out of 5 stars
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