2025 Audi A5 Sportback 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.4s
- S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD, 261 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 53 of 79 sedans (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 61 of 79 sedans (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,725 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.4 sTested | N/A | AWD | $48,400 |
| S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,725 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.4 sTested | N/A | AWD | $54,200 |
| S line 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,725 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.4 sTested | N/A | AWD | $56,950 |
| A5 Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 268 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 7-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| A5 Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 268 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 7-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| A5 Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 268 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 7-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| 40 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 201 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,725 lb | 108 | 18.5 | 7.2 sEstimate | N/A | AWD | $46,300 |
| 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 201 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,725 lb | 108 | 18.5 | 7.2 sEstimate | N/A | AWD | $51,400 |
| 40 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 201 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,725 lb | 108 | 18.5 | 7.2 sEstimate | N/A | AWD | $55,100 |
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
3 engines offered. Turbo named on 2.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 3 | 201 hp | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $46,300 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 3 | 261 hp | S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $48,400 | +$2,100 | $1,477 | +$153 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 268 hp | A5 Premium AWD | N/A | N/A | $1,477 | +$153 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed automatic | 3 | N/A | N/A | 5.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 40 TFSI Premium AWD: 201 hp, 29 mpg, $46,300. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Crown | XLE AWD | 236 hp | 41 mpg | $41,440 | 7.6 s |
| Lexus ES | ES 300h FWD | 215 hp | 44 mpg | $43,540 | 8.1 s |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 FWD | 221 hp | 30 mpg | $44,400 | 6.3 s |
| BMW 3 Series | 330i RWD | 255 hp | 31 mpg | $45,950 | 5.6 s |
| Volvo S60 | T8 Core Dark Theme AWD | 455 hp | 31 mpg | $52,100 | 4.3 s |
A5 Sportback by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain: 1.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain.
| Measure | 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | E-Class E 450 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.4 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 375 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,725 lb | 4,376 lb |
| hp per ton | 140 | 171 |
| lb per hp | 14.3 | 11.7 |
| MSRP | $48,400 | 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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