2020 Audi S5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.4s
- Premium AWD, 349 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 17 of 24 convertibles (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 17 of 24 convertibles (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $51,900 |
| Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $55,350 |
| Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $60,300 |
| Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,178 lb | 167 | 12.0 | 4.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $60,200 |
| Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,178 lb | 167 | 12.0 | 4.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,178 lb | 167 | 12.0 | 4.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Sportback Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro | 3.0L turbo | 349 hp | N/A | 4,178 lb | 167 | 12.0 | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $51,900 |
| Sportback Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro | 3.0L turbo | 349 hp | N/A | 4,178 lb | 167 | 12.0 | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $51,900 |
| Sportback Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro | 3.0L turbo | 349 hp | N/A | 4,178 lb | 167 | 12.0 | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $51,900 |
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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 11 | 349 hp | Premium AWD | $51,900 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 11 | Premium AWD | $51,900 | 4.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium AWD: 349 hp, 23 mpg, $51,900. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
S5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC: 0.1 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2020 Audi S5 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium AWD | SL SL 550 Roadster 2D RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.4 s | 4.3 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 449 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,012 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 224 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 8.9 |
| MSRP | $51,900 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree