At first glance you'd recognize the Audi's distinctive timeless styling, with the big grille adorned with four overlapped rings in the front. The A5 is the most aesthetic and versatile coupe in the price range. Add plush interiors and a powerful engine, and you get your dream car in a tidy German package to drive down sunny California boulevards or cruise through the canyon.
Interior is modern, classy and packed with high-tech features
A comfortable ride and seats for all-day trips
Cons
Interior storage is adequate but not generous
What's New?
New Premium trim level
New wireless charger
Features
vehicle bio
base price
$42900
bodystyle
dr Coupe
engine type
displacement
121
horsepower
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
torque
273 lbs.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
dimensions
wheelbase
108.8 in.
length
184.9 in.
width
72.5 in.
height
53.9 in.
curb weight
3638 lbs.
fuel economy
city/combined/highway
24/27/32 mpg
highway range
489.6 mi.
warranty
basic warranty
4 yr. /50000 mi.
drivetrain warranty
4 yr./ 50000 mi.
corrosion warranty
12 yr. /unlimited
roadside assistance
Yes
Pictures
exterior
interior
Trims
Premium $42,900 onwards
248 hp @ 5000 rpm | 2 L | Inline 4 | premium unleaded
Premium Plus $46,700 onwards
248 hp @ 5000 rpm | 2 L | Inline 4 | premium unleaded
Prestige $52,600 onwards
248 hp @ 5000 rpm | 2 L | Inline 4 | premium unleaded
Colors and Styles
Ascari Blue Metallic
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Ratings
Features
7.0
Engine And Performance
7.0
Fuel Economy
5.0
Interior
8.0
Exterior
6.0
Safety
7.0
6.7
OVERALL RATING
Expert Review, Pricing Analysis and Buying Guide
6.7
Overall Rating
Starting at $44,200, the 2.0L turbo inline-4 is the perfect companion for your journey. It's not just Audi who makes a good looking convertible. Against the German trio, the BMW 4-series and the Mercedes C-class coupe, as well as a Genesis and Alfa Romeo thrown into the mix. Let's compare them and see who wins this rivalry.
2020 Audi A5 Front View
2020 Audi A5 Rear View
7.0/10 Features
7.0/10 Engine and Performance
5.0/10 Fuel Economy
8.0/10 Interior
6.0/10 Exterior
7.0/10 Safety
2020 Audi A5 Features
7.0/10
Available in 3 trim levels, the Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige, as you climb up the trim levels, you get more and more features and technology, but the price increases as well.
Model
A5 Premium
A5 Premium Plus
A5 Prestige
MSRP
$44,200
$48,600
$52,300
Key Features
Audi smartphone interface including Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto
Audi side assist and Audi pre sense rear with Rear cross traffic assist & Vehicle exit assist
Audi side assist and Audi pre sense rear with Rear cross traffic assist & Vehicle exit assist
18" 5-arm-dynamic design wheels with 245/40 all-season tires
Audi virtual cockpit
Audi virtual cockpit
Audi pre sense basic and Audi pre sense city
Audi MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch
Audi MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch
Full LED headlight
Audi advanced keykeyless start, stop and entry with hands-free trunk/tailgate release
Audi advanced keykeyless start, stop and entry with hands-free trunk/tailgate release
Audi phone box (wireless charging and signal booster)
Audi phone box (wireless charging and signal booster)
We Recommend
The Premium Plus trim is the best A5 to have which comes with sporty performance upgrades and essential features like, sport-tuned adaptive suspension and an upgraded rear differential for a reasonable price.
2020 Audi A5 Engine and Performance
7.0/10
The A5 has impressive road-holding capabilities. It easily navigates through sharp turns at speeds that would overwhelm lesser vehicles. The all-wheel-drive system deftly supplies power to specific wheels to aid the car's handling balance around turns. - Edmunds
Engine and Transmission
The Audi A5 comes with a powerful 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 with a much smoother torque curve than you'd expect. With virtually zero turbo lag the throttle control is a bliss in both stop and go traffic in cities as well as cruising through highways. The tiptronic automatic transmission is quick and intuitive enough that it does not constantly need to shift through the gears to find the right one.
2020 Audi A5 Engine
Models
Cadillac ATS coupe
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Mercedes C300 4Matic coupe
Genesis G70
Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Premium coupe
BMW 430i coupe
Jaguar XE
MSRP
$39,990
$38,195
$43,800
$34,900
$44,200
$44,800
$46,235
Engine
2.0L i4
2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 cylinders
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4, 2.0 L
2.0L, Turbocharged, Inline-4 cylinder engine
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
2.0L i4
2.0L, Turbocharged, Inline-4 cylinder engine
Transmission
8 Speed automatic
8-speed automatic transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
8-speed Automatic
7-Speed automatic S tronic Dual-Clutch
8 Speed automatic
8-speed Automatic
Horsepower
272 hp@ 5500rpm
280 hp @ 5200 rpm
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
252 hp @ 6,200 rpm
252 hp@ 5000rpm
248 hp@ 5200rpm
247 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
295 ft-lbs@ 3000rpm
306 lb.-ft. @ 2000-4800 rpm
273 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 1,400-4,000 rpm
273 ft-lbs@ 1600rpm
258 ft-lbs@ 1450 rpm
269 ft-lbs. @ 1300 rpm
In comparison to the A5, rivals like the Cadillac ATS and the Alfa Romeo Giulia deliver more power from their 2.0L inline-4s. The arch nemesis - C-class has a similar output from the 2.0L powerplant. The Jag and the BMW 4-series have the least output, but not by a huge margin.
Acceleration
The Quattro all-wheel coupe's smooth acceleration is not to be taken lightly. Flooring the pedal makes the coupe accelerate hard and takes it to 60 in a matter of 5.7 seconds. The quarter mile is covered in 14.5 seconds, quite unexpected for a coupe which doesn't have Audi's RS badge.
2020 Audi A5 Acceleration
Models
Cadillac ATS coupe
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Mercedes C300 4Matic coupe
Genesis G70
Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Premium coupe
BMW 430i coupe
Jaguar XE
0-60 MPH
5.3 sec
5.5 sec
5.5 sec
6.0 sec
5.7 sec
5.5 sec
6.3 sec
Quarter mile
N/A
14.1 sec @ 100 mph
14.1 sec @ 99 mph
14.6 sec
14.5 sec
14.3 sec
15.0 sec
Engine
2.0L i4
2.0 Liters
2.0L
2.0L
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
2.0L i4
2.0L
Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
N/A
NA
TBD
-
6.5
6.6
6.3*
First to reach 60 is the Cadillac ATS in 5.3 seconds, while the BMW 4-series and Alfa Romeo Giulia finish together with the C-class coupe in 5.5 seconds. Next comes the Audi A5 with 5.7 seconds on the clock. While the Jaguar XE and the Genesis G70 lag behind taking more than 6 seconds in the process.
Ride and Handling
With an improved multi-link suspension and a stiffer chassis, the A5 coupe has a much better ride quality than the previous model. The optional adaptive dampers and sport suspensions slightly stiffened up the ride but make your daily commute sportier by keeping the coupe planted to the tarmac.
The optional dynamic steering mimics the intuitive steering usually found in high-end supercars, which varies the gear ratio based on your speed and steering angle. It has been specifically designed to give the driver optimum feedback, and can be adjusted based on the Audi drive select dynamic handling system.
Braking
The Audi A5 Coupe has robust brakes that help stop it the quickest amongst its competition. The technology used is immaculate and proves to be life-saving in case of situations demanding sudden braking as well. It has 13.3-inch diameter front brakes to ensure quick braking.
Model
Cadillac ATS coupe
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Mercedes C300 4Matic coupe
Genesis G70
Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Premium coupe
BMW 430i coupe
Jaguar XE
Brake Front (in.)
12.6
13
13
13.8
13.3
12.3
12.8
Brake Rear (in.)
12.4
12.5
11.8
-
13
11.8
12.8
Curb Weight (lbs.)
3418
3521
3500*
3516 lbs
3704
3574
3500 lbs
60-0 MPH (ft.)
N/A
124
153ft
-
N/A
162
184 ft (70-0)
The heavier Audi A5 gets bigger brake discs 13.3 up front and 13s at the back. Meanwhile the Alfa Romeo, the sportiest of the bunch, gets the best brakes in the segment, stopping the Giulia in merely 124 feet from 60 mph. The BMW 4-series comes with the smallest brakes and unsurprisingly takes 162 feet to stop.
2020 Audi A5 Fuel Economy
5.0/10
As far as fuel economy is concerned, the A5 has the best-in-class economy, and delivers a decent 24 in the city, 34 on the highway and 27 combined. The fuel economy comes off as a plus point when you notice the performance aspect of the Audi A5 Coupe.
Model
Cadillac ATS coupe
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Mercedes C300 4Matic coupe
Genesis G70
Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Premium coupe
BMW 430i coupe
Jaguar XE
MPG (city)
22
24
22
21
24
24
24
MPG (highway)
30
33
33
28
34
34
34
MPG (combined)
25
27
26
23
27
27
28
Most sedans and coupes maintain 24 miles to the gallon city mileage, compared to the A5's 22. The Genesis lags behind in this department, with 23 mpg combined, while the Jaguar XE leads with 28 mpg combined. The C300 gets you similar economy to the A5, 27 mpg combined.
2020 Audi A5 Interior
8.0/10
The A5's cabin is a wonderful expression of modern, understated luxury. The materials quality is high, and the smart layout of controls makes operation easy and distraction-free. - Edmunds
Seating and Comfort
For a luxury coupe, the seating capability of 4 passengers does not seem justified. The sloping roofline for the coupe type body of the car compromises for the seating comfort in the rear seats. Headroom and shoulder room is not much, however; the passengers in the front are comfortable in the leather seats.
2020 Audi A5 Front Seat
Models
Mercedes C300 4Matic convertible
Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Premium sportback
BMW 430i convertible
Passenger capacity
4
5
4
Front
Head room (cu.ft)
40.3
39.4
39.8
Shoulder
Head room
54.8
55.7
55.3
Leg
Head room
NA
41.3
42.2
Rear
Head room (cu.ft)
35.6
NA
36.1
Shoulder
Head room
51.7
54.5
51.7
Leg room
NA
35.1
33.7
The low sloping roofline of the coupe leaves lesser headroom for you compared to the rival sedans and coupes, so if you're taller than six-feet you'd find comfort in taller sedans like the Audi and Genesis, which also come with premium quality interiors. While, the Alfa Romeo has a more driver-centric cabin design.
Infotainment System
The Audi's convertible is full to the brim with high-end features and technologies at the price range. With a 10-speaker system, upgradeable to a 12-speaker Bang and Olufsen surround sound system, the Audi could make it feel like a concert within your car. The integrated driver information system with Bluetooth compatibility.
2020 Audi A5 infotainment Display
On the steering you'd find the cruise and audio controls at your thumb's reach. However with a major update around the corner, we could see Audi bringing much more to the table.
Cargo Capacity
Despite its size, the Audi A5 has the trunk size that you'd require from a coupe. At 21.8 cubic feet, the trunk is much larger than the 10.5 cubic feet capacity of the C-class, also ahead of the Lexus and top of the line BMW 4-series which has 15.7 cubic feet.
2020 Audi A5 Trunk Space
Model
Cadillac ATS coupe
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Mercedes C300 4Matic coupe
Genesis G70
Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Premium coupe
BMW 430i coupe
Jaguar XE
Cargo Volume (ft.3)
10.4
13.0
10.5
10.5
21.8
15.7
16.1
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2020 Audi A5 Exterior
6.0/10
The A5's evolution has been slow and deliberate. Most buyers may have a hard time distinguishing the coupe or convertible from its predecessor that debuted in 2007. - Car Connection
Design and Dimensions
Even though the Audi A5 is loaded with features and technology, it manages to weigh less than 4000 pounds which is considered to be a good weight for a luxury coupe. The handling is amazing and the Quattro AWD technology of the Audi helps make it razor sharp precise while steering. This helps in cornering perfectly at high speeds as well making it a very confidence-inspiring car.
2020 Audi A5 Side view
Model
Cadillac ATS coupe
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Mercedes C300 4Matic coupe
Genesis G70
Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Premium coupe
BMW 430i coupe
Jaguar XE
Curb weight (lbs.)
3418
3521
3500*
3516 lbs
3704
3574
3500 lbs
Length(in)
183.6
182.6
184.5
184.4 in
186.3
182.7
183.9
Width(in)
72.5
73.7
71.3
72.8 in
72.6
71.9
77.4
Height(in)
54.8
56.5
55.3
55.1 in
54.6
54.2
55.8
Ground clearance (in)
N/A
NA
3.5
5.1 in
N/A
5.1
-
Wheelbase (in)
109.3
111
111.8
111.6 in
111.2
110.6
111.6
Track width (in) F/R
60.3/61.7
61.3/63.9
61.5/60.9
-
62.5/61.7
60.8/62.8
62.8/62.4
The Cadillac ATS coupe is the lightest vehicle compared to the competitors, with the Audi and BMW on the other end of the scale. However, you might need to be extra careful on speed bumps, given the tiny 3.5-inch ground clearance in the Mercedes coupe. The A5 is the longest, while the Jag is widest sedan in the segment, so if you find yourself frequently having to maneuver through tight traffic, you'd better avoid the Jaguar XE.
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2020 Audi A5 Safety
7.0/10
Safety and Reliability
SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st Row Airbags
SIDEGUARD Curtain 2nd Row Airbags
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
2020 Audi A5 Driving Assistance
2020 Audi A5 Competition
Audi A5 vs Mercedes-Benz C300
The Audi has a much more updated and new character than the C300 which blends into models from previous model years. The interior is equally plush and technology rich in both of these coupes, wth the Audi having a slight upper edge. The driving dynamics of the C300 is much more aggressive compared to which the Audi A5 feels tamed and smoother through corners.
2020 Mercedes Benz C300 Coupe
Audi A5 vs BMW 430i
Unlike the BMW M4, the 430i doesn't get your adrenaline rushing as much. The A5 prevails here with a much more city focussed ride and comfort. Even the updated tech in the interior makes the A5 a more attractive package than the 430i. However, once you push the throttle to the limit, the BMW sings louder and propels you faster through the quarter mile.
2020 BMW 430i Coupe
2020 Audi A5 Final Verdict
The Audi A5 may not be the most aggressive coupe, but at this price point it ticks all the right boxes that a daily driver should fill. The driving dynamics make it easy to cruise around cities and highways. The interior is comfortable and well equipped for longer rides. Even the cargo bay is large enough to carry most of the luggage you would need to carry along for the rides.