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Does the 2021 Audi S5 need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$313extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans60%Wagons60%SUVs50%Hatchbacks15%Trucks8%Minivans0%
288 models (2021). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2021 Audi S5: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
Premium AWD3.0L 6cylPremium23$1,670$1,983
Premium Plus AWD3.0L 6cylPremium23$1,670$1,983
Prestige AWD3.0L 6cylPremium23$1,670$1,983
Premium Plus AWD3.0L 6cylPremium23$1,670$1,983
Premium AWD3.0L 6cylPremium23$1,670$1,983
Prestige AWD3.0L 6cylPremium23$1,670$1,983
Premium Plus AWD3.0L 6cylPremium23$1,670$1,983
Prestige AWD3.0L 6cylPremium23$1,670$1,983

Rivals

2021 Audi S5 and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2021 Audi S5Premium AWDPremium
2021 Audi TTAWDRegular
2021 BMW M2Competition RWDPremium
2021 BMW 4 Series430i RWDPremium
2021 Porsche 718 CaymanRWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked