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2023 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
18 convertibles (2023). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2023 Audi A5: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Premium AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,638 lb11118.15.3 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$46,575
Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,638 lb11118.15.3 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$51,675
Prestige AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,638 lb11118.15.3 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$55,825
Premium Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,979 lb10119.85.6 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$53,900
Premium Plus Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,979 lb10119.85.6 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$59,000
Prestige Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,979 lb10119.85.6 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$63,875
quattro Premium S Line 45 TFSI Coupe AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,682 lb14214.15.7 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$46,700
quattro Premium Plus S Line 45 TFSI Coupe AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,682 lb14214.15.7 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWDN/A
quattro Prestige S Line 45 TFSI Coupe AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,682 lb14214.15.7 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWDN/A
S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro Cabriolet2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,990 lb13115.36.1 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$53,900
S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro Cabriolet2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,990 lb13115.36.1 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWD$53,900
quattro Prestige S line 45 TFSI Convertible AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid261 hp273 lb-ft3,990 lb13115.36.1 sEstimate7-speed DCTAWDN/A
Premium AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,725 lb10818.56.4 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$44,475
Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,725 lb10818.56.4 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$49,575
Prestige AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid201 hp236 lb-ft3,725 lb10818.56.4 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$55,375
Sportback Premium 40 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid201 hpN/A3,985 lb10119.8N/A7-speed DCTAWD$44,600
Sportback Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid201 hpN/A3,985 lb10119.8N/A7-speed DCTAWD$44,600
Sportback Prestige 40 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid201 hpN/A3,985 lb10119.8N/A7-speed DCTAWD$44,600
Sportback S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid261 hpN/A3,985 lb13115.3N/A7-speed DCTAWD$46,700
Sportback S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid261 hpN/A3,985 lb13115.3N/A7-speed DCTAWD$46,700
Sportback S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro2.0L turbo hybrid261 hpN/A3,985 lb13115.3N/A7-speed DCTAWD$46,700

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 hybrid12201 hpPremium AWD$44,475Base$1,371Base
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid9261 hpquattro Premium S Line 45 TFSI Coupe AWD$46,700+$2,225$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 DCT21Premium AWD$44,4755.3 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Premium AWD: 201 hp, 28 mpg, $44,475. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.

2023 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassC 300 RWD255 hp29 mpg$44,8506.0 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

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 1.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

2023 Audi A55.3 s2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class3.7 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2023 Audi A5 and 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Measure2023 Audi A52023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
TrimPremium AWDMercedes-AMG C-Class C 63 S AMG RWD
0-605.3 s3.7 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower201 hp503 hp
Curb weight3,638 lb4,123 lb
hp per ton111244
lb per hp18.18.2
MSRP$46,575N/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