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2020 Audi A5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

5.6s

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A5: 5.6 s2.7 s6.7 sQuicker on the left
24 convertibles (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 Audi A5: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Premium AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp273 lb-ft3,638 lb13614.75.6 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$42,900
Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp273 lb-ft3,638 lb13614.75.6 sTested7-speed DCTAWDN/A
Prestige AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp273 lb-ft3,638 lb13614.75.6 sTested7-speed DCTAWDN/A
Premium AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp273 lb-ft3,725 lb13315.05.7 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$44,400
Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp273 lb-ft3,725 lb13315.05.7 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$46,700
Prestige AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp273 lb-ft3,725 lb13315.05.7 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$52,600
Premium Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp273 lb-ft3,979 lb12516.06.0 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$49,900
Premium Plus Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp273 lb-ft3,979 lb12516.06.0 sTested7-speed DCTAWDN/A
Prestige Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp273 lb-ft3,979 lb12516.06.0 sTested7-speed DCTAWDN/A
Sportback Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo248 hpN/A3,979 lb12516.0N/A7-speed DCTAWD$42,900
Sportback Premium Plus 2.0 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo248 hpN/A3,979 lb12516.0N/A7-speed DCTAWD$42,900
Sportback Prestige 2.0 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo248 hpN/A3,979 lb12516.0N/A7-speed DCTAWD$42,900

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

1 engine offered. Turbo named on 1.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl turbo12248 hpPremium AWD$42,900Base$1,422Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
7-speed DCT12Premium AWD$42,9005.6 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Premium AWD: 248 hp, 27 mpg, $42,900. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.

2020 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassC 300 RWD255 hp28 mpg$41,4005.7 s

A5 by year

5.0 s5.5 s6.0 s6.5 s7.0 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
0501001502002503002009201220152018202120242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 1.9 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

2020 Audi A55.6 s2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class3.7 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2020 Audi A5 and 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Measure2020 Audi A52020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
TrimPremium AWDMercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 S AMG RWD
0-605.6 s3.7 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower248 hp503 hp
Curb weight3,638 lb4,134 lb
hp per ton136243
lb per hp14.78.2
MSRP$42,900N/A

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked