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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 18 Audi A5 versions available

Coupe 1.8 TFSI 170 SE 2dr £28,670
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 1.8 TFSI 170 S line 2dr £30,570
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TDI 177 SE 2dr £30,945
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TDIe 163 SE 2dr £30,945
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 1.8 TFSI 170 Black Edition 2dr £31,820
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TDI 177 quattro SE 2dr £32,595
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 TFSI 211 quattro SE 2dr £33,145
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 2.0 TDI 177 quattro S line 2dr £34,495
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TFSI 211 quattro S line 2dr £35,045
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TDI 177 quattro Black Edit 2dr £35,745
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 2.0 TFSI 211 quattro Black Edi 2dr £36,295
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 TFSI 333 S5 2dr £43,220
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 3.0 TFSI 333 S5 Black Edition 2dr £44,470
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 4.2 V8 RS5 2dr £59,175
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 3.0 TDI Quattro 2dr

Lovely car, but with only 1500 characters to write this review, I’ll just describe one serious design fault: This is a potentially DANGEROUS car. …

Peter Cawson

5 out of 5 stars

Audi A5 Coupe 3.0 TFSI 333 S5 2dr

This is a gorgeous car with a beautifully sculpted body, and the general shape of the car. This car certainly doesn't look cheap, it is a work of…

Ahmad Qadan

4 out of 5 stars
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