2025 Audi S5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.9s
- Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro, 362 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: top 23% of 79 sedans (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0T quattro Premium Sedan | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,288 lb | N/A | N/A | 3.9 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $62,700 |
| Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 169 | 11.8 | 3.9 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $62,700 |
| Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 169 | 11.8 | 3.9 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $62,700 |
| Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 169 | 11.8 | 3.9 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $62,700 |
| 3.0T quattro Premium Plus | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,288 lb | N/A | N/A | 3.9 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $66,500 |
| 3.0T quattro Prestige | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,288 lb | N/A | N/A | 3.9 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $70,250 |
| Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 169 | 11.8 | 4.3 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $62,700 |
| Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 169 | 11.8 | 4.3 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $66,500 |
| Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 169 | 11.8 | 4.3 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $70,250 |
| Sportback Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Sportback 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 | N/A |
| Sportback Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.5 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
2 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6 | 362 hp | Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro | $62,700 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 3 | 349 hp | Sportback Premium AWD | N/A | N/A | $1,670 | -$76 |
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 DCT | 3 | Premium AWD | $62,700 | 4.3 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 3 | N/A | N/A | 4.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro: 362 hp, 22 mpg, $62,700. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | T8 Plus Dark Theme AWD | 455 hp | 31 mpg | $54,900 | 4.3 s |
| BMW 3 Series | M340i RWD | 386 hp | 29 mpg | $60,200 | 4.4 s |
| Volvo S90 | T8 Plus Bright Theme AWD | 455 hp | 29 mpg | $65,650 | 4.6 s |
| BMW 5 Series | 540i xDrive AWD | 375 hp | 28 mpg | $65,800 | 4.4 s |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | 416 hp | 23 mpg | $67,050 | N/A |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain | AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | 416 hp | 23 mpg | $67,050 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
S5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Audi S5: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
| Measure | 2025 Audi S5 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro | E 450 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.9 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Online | Tested |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 375 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,288 lb | 4,376 lb |
| hp per ton | 169 | 171 |
| lb per hp | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| MSRP | $62,700 | $70,850 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree