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2022 Audi A5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

5.3s

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A5: 5.3 s2.0 s6.2 sQuicker on the left
17 convertibles (2022). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2022 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-ft3,638 lb14313.95.3 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$45,875
Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,638 lb14313.95.3 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$50,525
Prestige AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,638 lb14313.95.3 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$55,075
Premium Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,979 lb13115.25.6 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$52,200
Premium Plus Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,979 lb13115.25.6 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$57,100
Prestige Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,979 lb13115.25.6 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$62,950
S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,715 lb14114.25.8 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$46,000
S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,715 lb14114.25.8 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$46,000
S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,715 lb14114.25.8 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$46,000
Premium 45 TFSI quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft4,045 lb12915.56.2 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$52,200
Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft4,045 lb12915.56.2 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$52,200
Prestige 45 TFSI quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft4,045 lb12915.56.2 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$52,200
Premium AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,725 lb10818.56.4 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$43,775
Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,725 lb10818.56.4 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$48,425
Prestige AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,725 lb10818.56.4 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$54,125
Sportback Premium 40 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid201 hpN/A4,012 lb10020.0N/A7-speed DCTAWD$43,900
Sportback Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid201 hpN/A4,012 lb10020.0N/A7-speed DCTAWD$43,900
Sportback Prestige 40 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid201 hpN/A4,012 lb10020.0N/A7-speed DCTAWD$43,900
quattro Premium S Line 45 TFSI Coupe AWDN/AN/AN/A4,012 lbN/AN/AN/A7-speed DCTAWD$46,000
Sportback S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid261 hpN/A4,012 lb13015.4N/A7-speed DCTAWD$46,000
Sportback S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid261 hpN/A4,012 lb13015.4N/A7-speed DCTAWD$46,000
Sportback S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid261 hpN/A4,012 lb13015.4N/A7-speed DCTAWD$46,000
quattro Premium Plus S Line 45 TFSI Coupe AWDN/AN/AN/A4,012 lbN/AN/AN/A7-speed DCTAWD$50,900
quattro Prestige S Line 45 TFSI Coupe AWDN/AN/AN/A4,012 lbN/AN/AN/A7-speed DCTAWD$55,450

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 2.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid6201 hpPremium AWD$43,775Base$1,324Base
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid15261 hpPremium AWD$45,875+$2,100$1,422+$98

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 DCT24Premium AWD$43,7755.3 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Premium AWD: 201 hp, 29 mpg, $43,775. 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

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 1.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

2022 Audi A55.3 s2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class4.0 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2022 Audi A5 and 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Measure2022 Audi A52022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
TrimPremium AWDAMG C 63 S Cabriolet RWD
0-605.3 s4.0 s
BasisTestedEstimate
Horsepower261 hp503 hp
Curb weight3,638 lb3,880 lb
hp per ton143259
lb per hp13.97.7
MSRP$45,875$87,100

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