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2026 Audi S5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.3s

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S5: 4.3 s1.9 s9.2 sQuicker on the left
69 sedans (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2026 Audi S5: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Premium AWD3.0L 6-cyl362 hp406 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A4.3 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$63,300
Premium Plus AWD3.0L 6-cyl362 hp406 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A4.3 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$66,200
Prestige AWD3.0L 6-cyl362 hp406 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A4.3 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$70,900

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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
3.0L 6-cyl3362 hpPremium AWD$63,300Base$1,670Base

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 DCT3Premium AWD$63,3004.3 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Premium AWD: 362 hp, 23 mpg, $63,300. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
BMW 3 SeriesM340i Sedan RWD386 hp29 mpg$61,7004.8 s
Mercedes-Benz E-Class All TerrainAMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe416 hp27 mpg$67,550N/A
BMW 5 Series540i xDrive AWD375 hp28 mpg$67,7004.4 s
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassE 450 4MATIC AWD375 hp25 mpg$72,3004.4 s

S5 by year

3.8 s4.0 s4.2 s4.4 s4.6 s4.8 s5.0 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2026 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing: 0.4 s quicker to 60.

2026 Audi S54.3 s2026 Cadillac CT4-V Black…3.9 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 Audi S5 and 2026 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
Measure2026 Audi S52026 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
TrimPremium AWDCT4-V V-Series Blackwing RWD
0-604.3 s3.9 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower362 hp472 hp
Curb weightN/A3,860 lb
hp per tonN/A245
lb per hpN/A8.2
MSRP$63,300N/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