2021 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 28 of 34 coupes (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 32 of 34 coupes (2021).
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 | $52,500 |
| 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 | $52,500 |
| Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $52,500 |
| 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 | $57,050 |
| Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $60,900 |
| Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,178 lb | 167 | 12.0 | 4.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $60,600 |
| 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 |
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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 8 | 349 hp | Premium AWD | $52,500 | 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 | 8 | Premium Plus AWD | $52,500 | 4.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium Plus AWD: 349 hp, 23 mpg, $52,500. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Supra | 3.0 RWD | 382 hp | 25 mpg | $51,090 | 4.4 s |
| BMW 4 Series | M440i xDrive AWD | 382 hp | 25 mpg | $58,500 | 4.3 s |
S5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Audi TT: 0.8 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Audi S5 | 2021 Audi TT |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium AWD | RS AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.4 s | 3.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 394 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,296 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 239 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 8.4 |
| MSRP | $52,500 | 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.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree