The Audi S5 offers seating for five with three trim levels to choose from. Well-equipped in the base model, outfitting consists of: 18” premium alloy wheels, summer touring tires, xenon head lamps, LED daytime running lights, LED tail lamps, specially designed sport body kit, powered sunroof, remote entry and start, triple-zone climate control, metallic interior trim accents, faux suede upholstery, powered and heated front seating, powered and heated side mirrors, customizable driver settings, the MMI interface with 6.5” touchscreen, Bluetooth/iPod/USB integration, HD and satellite radio and a 10-speaker audio system. Upgrade the trim or add-on packages and you can get rolling Wi-Fi, parking camera, collision mitigation system, 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, GPS, larger 19” wheels, blacked out grill and mirrors, and more. Under the hood you will find a beefy and supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine that makes 333 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque.
2016 model year changes
The A5 lineup gets only some trim and equipment tweaks for 2016. The Prestige trim is dropped and its Bang & Olufsen stereo now comes standard on the Premium Plus.
The RS5 will not be available for the 2016 model year.
Competitive comparison
Strong, responsive, fuel-efficient powertrains; stylish interior; nicely proportioned exterior; excellent quattro all-wheel drive system; advanced infotainment and connectivity; great soft-top arrangement in the cabriolet
Special features for 2016
The 2016 Audi A5 and its performance variant, the S5 are a family of compact luxury coupes and cabriolets. The biggest differences between the models are oriented around powertrains and performance hardware.
The A5 lineup offers a competitive alternative to the BMW 3-Series, Cadillac CTS coupe and Infiniti Q50 coupe. In S5 form, it offers an excellent compromise between ride, comfort and performance, with 0-60 times of under 5 seconds. With the Audi Connect system and revised MMI controller and its live Google Earth maps, it has one of the best (and best-looking) infotainment systems.
