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2021 Audi A5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

5.3s

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A5: 5.3 s2.6 s6.2 sQuicker on the left
16 convertibles (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2021 Audi A5: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Premium AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,715 lb14114.25.3 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$44,000
Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,715 lb14114.25.3 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$48,900
Prestige AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,715 lb14114.25.3 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$53,450
Premium Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft4,045 lb12915.55.6 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$50,400
Premium Plus Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft4,045 lb12915.55.6 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$55,300
Prestige Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft4,045 lb12915.55.6 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$61,150
S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,715 lb14114.25.8 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$44,000
S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,715 lb14114.25.8 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$44,000
S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,715 lb14114.25.8 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$44,000
Premium 45 TFSI quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft4,045 lb12915.56.2 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$50,400
Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft4,045 lb12915.56.2 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$50,400
Prestige 45 TFSI quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft4,045 lb12915.56.2 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$50,400
Premium AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,759 lb10718.76.4 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$43,600
Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,759 lb10718.76.4 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$46,700
Prestige AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,759 lb10718.76.4 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$52,400
Coupe S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid261 hpN/A4,045 lb12915.5N/A7-speed DCTAWD$44,000
Coupe S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid261 hpN/A4,045 lb12915.5N/A7-speed DCTAWD$44,000
Coupe S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid261 hpN/A4,045 lb12915.5N/A7-speed DCTAWD$44,000

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

2 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid3201 hpPremium AWD$43,600Base$1,371Base
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid15261 hpCoupe S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro$44,000+$400$1,422+$51

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 DCT18Premium AWD$43,6005.3 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Premium AWD: 201 hp, 28 mpg, $43,600. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

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

2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 1.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

2021 Audi A55.3 s2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class3.7 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Audi A5 and 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Measure2021 Audi A52021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
TrimPremium AWDMercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 S AMG RWD
0-605.3 s3.7 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower261 hp503 hp
Curb weight3,715 lb4,134 lb
hp per ton141243
lb per hp14.28.2
MSRP$44,000N/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